This Pua Ka Hīnano dress features our Kalaukī print on Blue Gingham material with Regatta  ink. 

Kalaukī

Green kī (ti) leaves are an essential part of our lives, used in the kitchen, medicinally, and especially, for protection.  Of native varieties, the Kahuna Ti is highly regarded because of its use in ritual and ceremony.  Our name for this design, Ka-lau-kī (the-leaf-kī), is the long form in Hawaiian, and is con-tracted to “ka-lāʻī”.

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!