This Pullover aloha shirt features our Kahanulauaʻe print on Khaki material with Ochre 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!

HUAKAʻI
We call our new fabrication Huakaʻi.  It simply translates to “journey.”  We gain most in experiences which help build our perspectives and strengthen our foundation.  Much like in the discovery of our newest fabrication, we are further enlightened with the offering of 100% cotton produced in Japan!  

The climate in paradise often demands alternates in fabrics to enjoy daily routines.  The process in creating Huakaʻi allows us another option in our wearables.  It is softer than our regular cotton broadcloth and its hand shows wrinkles from the compression in the process.  It is the perfect casual shirt!  Touch up with an iron after wash only if you wish.

We’re excited to release Huakaʻi!  Experience one for your next journey!