this is our story.
Hannah and Desiree, the founders of Aulelei, are a mother and daughter duo. These two put their love for all things vintage and their creative genes to work and thus Aulelei came to be. They are committed to designing incredible one-of-a-kind pieces made from vintage and antique textiles and are devoted to practicing sustainable business practices. Aulelei is a Samoan word that means “beautiful”. They hope to make life just a little more Aulelei for everyone, one quilted piece at a time.
p.s. It’s pronounced “ow-lay-LAY”.
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This cropped coat falls right below the waist and is designed to be worn in a relaxed, oversized style. It features a drop shoulder as well as a larger retro-style collar. Made from two different hand-stitched antique quilts with thin cotton batting, this jacket will be perfect for layering on chilly nights. Its sleeves are slightly tapered at the wrist. The “ice cream cone” border is a very special type of quilting and it is rare to find. The quilting on this coat is exquisite and very intricate - we can’t wait for you to see it in person! We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sale.
Width: 23.5 inches (59.7 cm)
Length: 23 inches (58.4 cm)
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Made from a cozy, heavy-weight quilt, this gorgeous cropped jacket is perfect for brisk days or chilly nights. Falling right below the waist, it is designed to be worn in a relaxed, oversized style. With its dropped shoulder, sleeves slightly tapered at the wrist, and larger retro-style collar, this colorful patchwork screams fun and can be dressed up or down. These bright and colorful fabric prints suggest that this quilt was made around the 1950s which means it’s seen a lot of days and a lot of love. We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sales.
Width: 23.5 inches (59.7 cm)
Length: 22 inches (56 cm)
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This stunning reversible chore coat is a medium-heavy weight with a larger retro collar and slightly tapered wrists. It also features hidden pockets (depending on which side you wear it)! The hand-tied brick pattern contains fabrics that suggest it was made around the 1950s or 60s. This coat is meant to be worn oversized and is sure to bring some charm to any outfit you pair it with. We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sale.
Width: 24.5 inches (62.2 cm)
Length: 27.5 inches (69.8 cm)
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Seeing stars? Check out the playful paisley and gingham stars stitched against a buttery yellow in our Pansy Patches Quilted Cropped Jacket! Falling just above the hip with a clean neckline and boxier fit, this soft, lightweight piece was designed to be worn oversized—perfect for layering in cool temps day or night. We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sale.
Width: 23.5 inches (59.7 cm)
Length: 24 inches (61 cm)
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This chore coat is made from a cozy heavy-weight quilt. It is designed to be worn in a relaxed, oversized style. It features a drop shoulder, a larger retro-style collar, and a hidden pocket. Made from a hand-stitched antique quilt with a thick cotton batting, this jacket will be perfect for chilly days. Its sleeves are slightly tapered at the wrist. These bright and colorful fabric prints suggest that this quilt was made around the 1950s which means its seen a lot of days and a lot of love. We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sale.
Width: 22.5 inches (57.1 cm)
Length: 27.5 inches (69.8 cm)
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Go ahead and smile - our Peachy Poppy Cropped Quilted Jacket just brings out the “happy” in anyone seeing those cheery florals and quirky geometric patterns in this wearable work of art. Designed to be worn in a relaxed, oversized style, this coat falls just below the waist and features a drop shoulder, sleeves slightly tapered at the wrist, and a clean, collarless neckline. Perfect for layering on chilly summer nights and crisp fall days, this light/medium weight jacket made from a rescued 1920s-30s Dresden Plate or Sunburst quilt will be treasured for another 100 years. Minor imperfections often found in our salvaged, antique textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sales.
Width: 25 inches (63.5 cm)
Length: 21 inches (53.3 cm)
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The stars aligned when we caught sight of and rescued the lone-star quilt that sparked the creation of this spunky super-cropped jacket. You’ll boldly go anywhere with Psychedelic Sparks, a lightweight, oversized piece with drop shoulders and sleeves slightly tapered at the wrist. Definitely a cosmic 1970s vibe going on here with that unique triangular border and the added neon jade trim. The inner utility pocket makes this a go-anywhere jacket that will look amazing paired with jeans or dressed way up for a special night out. We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sale.
Width: 23.5 inches (60 cm)
Length: 20.5 inches (52 cm)
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Lavender Stars is a flirty and fun super-cropped jacket that falls right below the waist and is designed to be worn in a relaxed, oversized style. It features a drop shoulder as well as a larger retro-style collar. Made from a handstitched antique quilt with a thin cotton batting, this jacket will be perfect for layering on chilly summer nights and crisp fall days. Its sleeves are slightly tapered at the wrist but look great rolled up, too. These bright and colorful fabric prints suggest that this quilt was made around the 1930s-40s which means its seen a lot of days and a lot of love. We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sale.
Width: 25 inches (63.5 cm)
Length: 20 inches (45.7 cm)
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We know… it’s hard not to stare. This stunning graphic chore coat is lightweight with a larger retro collar and slightly tapered wrists. Intricate quilting in the deep pink and white cotton/poly blend fabrics creates an eye-catching texture that adds to the geometric vibe of the piece. The quilt pattern is a spin-off of the classic “drunkards path”, which suggests that it was made around the 1950s. This coat is meant to be worn oversized and is sure to bring some glamour to any outfit you pair it with. We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sale.
Width: 24 inches (61 cm)
Length: 29 inches (73.5 cm)
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A boxier cut that falls at the hip, this medium-weight jacket is meant to be worn oversized. It features a drop shoulder, jewel neckline, and slightly tapered sleeves. The fabrics used in the gorgeous hand-stitched quilt from which the jacket was made suggest that it was made around the 1950s. We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sale.
Width: 25 inches (63.5 cm)
Length: 25 inches (63.5 cm)
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Two unique quilts double the fun factor of this beautiful chore coat. Falling at the hip, this mid-weight, 100% cotton jacket is soft and roomy and features sleeves that are slightly tapered at the wrist. The original quilts dating back to the 1920s-30s are in the flying geese pattern (sleeves/collar) and spools or bowtie pattern (body, front and back). The gorgeous mustard color of the original spools quilt forms the coat’s interior lining. Cheerful, boldly colored feed sack fabrics will make you smile and brighten any wardrobe. We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sale.
Width: 22 inches (56 cm)
Length: 27 inches (68.5 cm)
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Make a statement with this beyond-beautiful cropped jacket made from an antique quilt in a Grandmother’s Flower Garden pattern. Countless hours of hand-stitching small hexagons in vibrant floral prints and bright purple against a cream background created a wearable one-of-a-kind work of art. Gorgeous over jeans, leggings, or your favorite evening dress. Falling just below the waist, this collarless lightweight jacket with sleeves tapering slightly at the wrist is designed to be worn in a relaxed, oversized style. The original quilt had no batting making this perfect for layering on chilly summer nights and crisp fall days. These bright and colorful fabrics suggest that this quilt was made around the 1940s-60s so it’s seen a lot of days and a lot of love! We believe the minor imperfections in our salvaged textiles are part of their story and add to their charm and uniqueness. Please allow 3-10 business days for your order to ship. As each piece is handmade, all purchases are final sale.
Width: 21 inches (53.3 cm)
Length: 19.5 inches (50 cm) *at highest part of scalloped edge
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