Navydylan was created merely as a social impact business…The shop was thrown together in early 2016 right after our family’s non-profit was formed.  As a family, we wanted to continue helping youth in Kenya stay in school even after our initial 6-month stay.  We wanted to be a bit of a bridge between those who couldn’t afford to attend school in Kenya and those living in Kauai (or visiting the island) that had a little more to give and wanted to be a part of a solution.  You can say we were a bit naive in assuming that if you have a 501 c3 non-profit, people would love to give you their tax-deducted donations.  Ha!  It was and continues to be a difficult thing, asking people for money.  So when a friend asked if I wanted to rent an office spot for our new non-profit I quickly knew this was our opportunity to open a shop, grow a non-profit, and then learned I would have some of the most amazing conversations with visitors plus become part of the warehouse 3540 family.  

The shop started with my art, goods from Africa that were in my house, and then grew into more handmade goods from around the world supporting fairtrade and other social impact businesses.  The shop has always been full of things that genuinely make people happy.  Bright colors, woven textures, art supplies for all levels of artist, inexpensive jewelry, funny wooden animals, and items that you don’t often find in Kauai.  It’s been a wonderful journey that could not have supported our non-profit One Life to Give if it wasn’t for amazing customers like you!

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Hours of Operation

Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm