This Pua Ka Hīnano dress features our Kahanulauaʻe print on Orange Seersucker material with Terra Cotta ink. 

Kahanulauaʻe

These hand drawn leaves of lauaʻe were the gift of life at the Piha Makahiki for Kahanulauaʻeomakana Akiona.  Her name means “The Fragrant Lauaʻe of Makana” made famous in mele for the place at Hāʻena, Kauaʻi.

If one compared the lauaʻe from various sites to the lauaʻe at Makana, you will note the strong difference.  There at Makana, fragrant indeed, is the lauaʻe!

Pua Ka Hīnano

A favorite place to gather for surf and fishing, this park used to be the home site of the Malo ʻohana. Beautiful pūhala trees frame Honokea fish pond! When in bloom, the air is fragrant with the subtle, velvet sweetness. Pua ka hīnano is said when taking in this scent!

We designed this dress for the summer days in Hilo, keeping our wahine cool. All cotton, knee length, and easy to wear. The heat’s on: get comfortable!