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Jill K. Robinson

Jill K. Robinson is an award-winning travel writer. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, Outside and other print and digital publications. 

Stories from Jill K. Robinson

Palaka represents the many cultures that have come to create the Hawaiian Islands of today through their traditions and hard work.

A Signature Hawaiian Textile With a Rich History Is Making a Splash in the Fashion World

The blocky, plaid palaka design has evolved beyond its roots as simple workwear, crossing over ethnic and class lines as a symbol of local pride