This Yuen Pullover features our E Ola Koa Print on Charcoal with Orange ink. 

E Ola Koa  

When the koa leaf drips

The tap root lives.

This ʻōlelo noʻeau was gifted to us by Aunty Pua Kanahele at the request of Kūhaʻo.  

He was inspired by her telling of the self-sustainability of the koa tree and created this combination of rain and the koa branches.  The tiny koa seedling will grow to become the largest tree in the Hawaiian forest.  

When young, the new leaves have yet to produce their petioles (the distinct curved shape.)  The name speaks of "growing one's roots strong and firm; only then will you be able to care for all neighbors." The shape of the koa leaf petiole helps to pull moisture from the air and direct it to fall back under its canopy.  This encourages it to grow, and at the same time provides a nurturing environment.  The understory beneath a koa tree is known to be one of shelter, allowing all to be safe and healthy.  

E Ola Koa!  

Live as a koa tree!

THE YUEN SHIRT

Form, functional, and flexible!

Hard to beat the quick-dry cool wearables!

Wrinkle free, pullover ease, and ready for action.  Make life effortless!

(Yuen is my grandfather’s middle name.  We honor him with because he was the stylish Gung-Gung!)

85% Polyester 

15% Spandex