This Holopali Aloha Shirt features our Nana No Ka Ulu I Paki Kepau on Titanium material with Steel and Robin Egg Ink. 

Nana No Ka Ulu I Paki Kepau

Design Name:  Nānā nō a ka ʻulu i pakī kēpau.

Art:  Breadfruit (malo and lau)

Literally:  Look for the breadfruit spattered with gum.

Figuratively:  A man of substance.

The breadfruit is an icon.  Its leaves and fruit are images of Polynesia and represent so much within the cultures of Pacifica.  The fruit is tasty and versatile in so many varied dishes.

 The malo or the leaf sheath, the skin of the fruit, and the leaves make up this design layout.  It was on the last trip to Tahiti that I was inspired to create this breadfruit layout because of the incredible experiences we had with our Tahitian friends.  

The Hawaiian saying, “Look for the breadfruit spattered with gum” indicates which fruit is ready for gathering.  The deeper meaning reflects the knowledge of our elders, teaching the youth to search for maturity when seeking a partner in life. 

Holopali Aloha Shirt

The wind Holopali is a companion at Kaʻaʻawa. 
It carries both moisture and salt, giving us mauka and makai.   

Driving along the windward side of Oʻahu, we become intimate with the Koʻolau Mountains.  Between Kualoa and Punaluʻu, the road runs along the coast and at times, at the base of the mountains.  It is this close proximity that we
enjoy the elements of both land and sea. 

The shirt’s fabrication is 92% Polyester 8% Spandex.  A straight bottom with slits on both sides gives added flexibility.  Just like the cooling winds, this
lightweight fabrication makes it a favorite style!

Model is 5ʻ10" and wearing a size Large.