Handwoven in Morocco

"Salam (peace) Collection"

My oldest son Alex had an incredible adventure throughout Morocco in the spring of 2017. This journey was inspired by his passion for the sport of surfing. He partnered with the Moroccan government to travel and teach the children of Morocco how to surf and help rebuild their school. His other days were filled with camel riding in the Sahara, snowboarding the Atlas Mountains, surfing Safi and Anchor surf breaks. Most importantly he explored and listened to the beauty of the Moroccan culture. One of his choice moments of his trip was when he spent time in Agidar admiring the local weavers relish in their trade, he left that day with three rugs tucked under his arm. He returned from his trip with a sense of gratitude for his adventure and gifted me these beautiful rugs. "Mom, I thought you could get creative with these!"

The Salam collection was born. 

You can view the tales of his travels here

Made in Kauai

"Simplify"

Simplify your life. Simplify your mind. Simplify your surrounding.

This collection was created during this process. A move from a well packed home on a farm to a small simple home in a charming little town surrounded by waterfalls and rainbows. A process of letting go of so much. Before I packed up my studio I celebrated the magical open air space by bundling up leaves collected on the farm. Throughout the move I rewarded myself with moments of unbundling the fabrics for this collection. It was an enjoyable break from the chaos and a time to celebrate in the midst of a transition.

Simple Pleasures. Simple Life. Simple Beauty.

Made in Oahu

"IMUA"

Imua in Hawaii represents moving forward.This collection was conceived in a time where there was more than enough happening in the world of Ali Dakota, not to mention our world as a whole. During the launch of Ali Dakota, I was on the North Shore of Oahu with my family. We were in the midst of the surfing world and the craziest election to this day. As my son Koa competed in the Triple Crown of Surfing, we transformed an old fruit stand into the Sunrise Shack, my son Travis’s Organic Coffee shop. Honolulu Fashion Week was simultaneously occurring, all while my son Alex launched “One Way Ticket,” an edit he produced while traveling the globe for 6 months. Everything around me was moving so quickly, and I retreated to the forests of Pupukea to enjoy the peace and gather treasures from nature that I bundled into fabric to create this collection. The Imua Collection embodies the wonder of moving forward, may you always have the courage to walk through the chaos into your own piece of paradise in this wild world of ours.

Made in Kauai 

 “Conception”

Living on the Garden Isle gives me endless bliss with the lush landscape to play in! As my family matured and went off on their own adventurous quests, I had time on my hands to discover a new way to transform fabrics through the art of Eco-printing. After tons of experimenting, I began unbundling fabrics that took my breath away as they revealed pigments that nature left behind. This is when my first Collection of Ali Dakota clutch handbags was conceived!

Made in Michigan 

“Roots”

While traveling in the Midwest, the bright blue skies, 1000’s of lakes and the abundant hardwoods brought me back to my roots…leaves of the land were gathered and bundled with love, leaving Nature’s fingerprint on the fabric. The “Roots” collection was created.

Made in California

 ‘ReUnited”

After months of our three sons going separate ways traveling the world, my husband and I met up with our young men in California. The thrill and joy of being reunited, hearing all the tales of their travels and hashing over new ideas was priceless. As they all tended to their business, I found solitude among the Eucalyptus forests. The “ReUnited” Collection was created!

Made in Tahoe

“Pristine”

Lake Tahoe has always peaked my interest, the thought of Mountains meeting a turquoise blue lake intrigued me. When gifted a trip to this area I could not turn it down. I was blown away on the beauty before me. The deep blue, cloudless skies, the mammoth evergreens, and the flawless Caribbean colored lake tugged at my heartstrings. After spending days exploring the forests full of Jeffrey pine, Aspen, Manzanita, Willow and Sage the “Pristine” Collection was created for you to enjoy.

CULTIVATE THE HABIT OF BEING GRATEFUL...

Counting your blessings one Gem at a time

Simply close your eyes, in your mind state something your are Grateful for, acknowledge why, then slide a gem. Repeat this until all the gems are pulled to one side of the bracelet. Do this on a daily basis and begin to feel the joy in your heart.

It's much more than a bracelet, it's a way of life! Being Grateful for all the blessings in your life can certainly help lighten the load. When you wear your bracelet, and count your blessings, you subconsciously go through your day being thankful for all the goodness in your life. In return it attracts more joy to your life on a daily basis.