Pono Woodworks is a design and woodworking studio based out of Honolulu, HI.  We might be slightly biased, but we carve out the most amazing wood accessories available using our Koa wood from the Big Island of Hawaii. We scour the island to find the best “curly” grained Koa, which is the most beautiful and rare. The curly grain creates “tiger-stripe” patterns in the wood that reflects the light and causes the grain to look like it moves. Koa is protected due to its cultural significance and rarity so we only use Koa that comes from dead or dying trees on private land. Koa has long been the cultural anchor of Hawaii. In the old days, Koa was reserved for Hawaiian Royalty and was used to make the first surfboards, outrigger canoes, Hawaiian weaponry, and ukuleles. Essentially, Koa was/is at the historical heart of everything that we love about this amazing place called Hawaii.We've got to thank Mother Nature for these remarkable wooden phone cases.  Sure we've been busy sanding, polishing and cutting, but She's spent decades growing the Koa trees in the higher elevations of Hawaii island.  The result of our combined efforts is a one of a kind, handmade wooden phone case that literally brings a bit of the islands home to you.The cases are a combination of hard plastic backer and soft TPU sides which will bounce when dropped...we don't recommend testing that although we're pretty sure you'll find out eventually. All this work to create a one of a kind reminder of where you'd rather be...on a beach in Hawaii of course.  The Islands are calling
K**J
showing sign of use after a few weeks...
I bought this for my teenager. The bottom right is beginning to unravel. A dab of glue may be necessary. Great design. Great theme. Mahalo nui loa.
D**L
Head turner in koa
Very pretty and nice protection for my phone.
N**R
Five Stars
The case is beautiful and the people at Pono were wonderful to work with....thanks for such a superior product.
S**N
Five Stars
nice product , cool design
B**R
Good case, poorly put together
This would be a five star review however the design on the case is quite messed up. The case itself does what it’s supposed to. It fits my phone perfectly, has a nice lip to protect the screen when dropped. However, the design on the back of the case is completely off-center, and the pattern blends in with the background so much, it’s almost impossible to see. On top of the poor design, the wood itself has become unglued from the back of the case in one corner. This happened literally two days after I received the case.
A**3
It was easy enough to glue back on but I'm worried about ...
the wood veneer on the back back separated from the plastic case. It was easy enough to glue back on but I'm worried about its longevity.
K**N
Absolutely Beautiful Koa Honu iPhone 6s Case
The koa wood and etching are gorgeous - exceeding my expectations fits my new iphone 6s perfectly - now my husband can't wait to order his new phone so he can get a Honu case as well. Mahalo nui - I'm very happy!
R**Y
Three Stars
The turtle u can hardy see
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