NIELEKIELE & MAIKI-LIKEY

NieleKiele & Maiki-Likey is a small mom-owned and operated company. Owner/Mom, Kori has been a teacher for over 16 years and has always dabbled in jewelry-making, trying to supplement her teacher's income, but recently decided to focus on her family, growing her business, and surfing more.

Named after Kori's favorite flower, Kiele (Kori's oldest daughter) was alway curious and getting into mischief, hence her nickname has always been "Niele Kiele." In Hawaiian niele means "nosy" and kiele means "gardenia."

Maiki-Likey was named after Kori's most recent addition, Maiki. Kori carves handmade stamps to design baby onesies and T-shirts.  Kori has also added pocket tees and shorts to her line-up of cute apparel. Truly a family business, Kori's son, Kela helps to make designs too!

Born and raised on Oahu, most inspiration comes from the sea. When not making jewelry or clothing, you can find Kori and her family surfing, body-surfing, diving, fishing, or at her kids' many sports games.