This ʻAʻalahonua aloha shirt features our Kī Moena print on Sunset material with Cinnamon and Cedar ink. 

Kī Moena

Leaves of pūhala are most valuable for plaiting mats.  Kī, a bundle of forty leaves, is sorted by length and quality.  Specific trees are earmarked and held in esteem as the characteristics of leaves determined the beauty of the finished product!

ʻAʻalahonua

“Ke honi maila kō Hilo Palikū, kū ka makani he ʻAʻalahonua kiʻi ua.”

This traditional ʻōlelo noeʻau speaks of taking in the fragrance as the rain-following-winds stir the landscape!  The wind ʻAʻalahonua of our Hilo district is unique.  Carrying the scent of the land, we are immediately reminded of the current state in which nature is in.  If there had been lots of rain, the dampness of our surroundings would be strong. If the season has been dry, the smell of the dirt would fill our senses.  

Our relaxed fitting shirt, without the button-down collar, reminds us to enjoy the moment!  With a cold beverage in hand, we tackle the day’s surprises in leisure.  The linen/cotton. fabrication (55%/45%) hangs loose and allows the wind to pass through.  Take in the smells, enjoy the day, and unwind!

We’re experimenting with a different approach to our printing, seeking to reduce shirt weight.  This means that you can dress more comfortably! We continue to sew each shirt, one-by-one in Honolulu, intent on keeping the aloha spirit within each piece!