Lawaiʻa Long Sleeve T-Shirt HulaThis breathable, cotton womens long sleeve t shirt features original, custom artwork by Maoli designers. The designs are printed using soft hand ink. With a modern fit, featuring a crew neck, this soft, breathable cotton long sleeve t shirt is one that can be worn casually for any occasion. Whether it is paddleboarding, playing music at an evening jam session, or going on an early morning winter walk, this Maoli t shirt is perfect for any occasion.
With this kākau
Poi is the primary traditional staple food in native Hawaiʻi made from the underground stem (corm) of taro diluted and thinned with water
but also holds deep ancestral ties as the kuaʻana (older sibling) of all kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiians)
100% combed and ringspun cotton
we get “lawa” and “iʻa”: lawa meaning “enough”
Available in two sizes with an elastic stretch band
Wear this design to proudly represent the ancestral knowledge of Kānaka Maoli fishing practices
To turn the kalo into poi
The Maka Ihe (Eye of the Spear) design features several different traditional kākau (Hawaiian tattoo) patterns
the idea of “preserving fish” has a dual meaning—one
The center chest design is printed using soft hand ink
Wear this shirt to showcase the indigenous perspective that no matter where you go or what you do
