He Aloha no Tahiti | Button-down Aloha Shirt - mustard
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100% Organic cotton | Coconut buttons | 'Āina-friendly dyes & inks | Designed in Hawaiʻi | Made in the USA
Sewn from an all over print design, each piece is unique in its art placement, which will vary from what you see in the photos.
| Button-down Aloha Shirt | Kihi Po'ohiwi | Umauma | Uala | Lō'ihi |
| He Aloha no Tahiti | Shoulders | Chest | Bicep | Back Length |
| XS | 17" | 38"-39" | 13"-14" | 27" |
| S | 18" | 40"-41" | 14"-15" | 27 1/2" |
| M | 19" | 42"-43" | 15"-16" | 29" |
| L | 19 1/2" | 44"-45" | 16"-17" | 30" |
| XL | 20" | 46"-47" | 17"-18" | 30 1/2" |
| 2XL | 20" | 48"-49" | 18"-19" | 32" |
| 3XL | 20 1/2" | 49"-50" | 19"-20" | 32 1/2" |
Model is wearing a size large shirt.
He Aloha no Tahiti
In the gestation phase of Kealopiko, experiencing the beauty of Tahiti, the generous hoʻokipa of its people, and their unique sense of style awakened and inspired us on many levels. We were invigorated in the sparkling river of Papenoʻo, delighted in the lapping seas of Mahina, and soothed in the quiet lagoons of Moʻorea. The marche of Papeʻete was a sensual feast with its fat, fragrant lei tiare and thick slabs of ʻahi, its two floors teeming with taʻata dressed in classy Tahitian fashion: Māʻohi patterns meet French lace on island inspired silhouettes. Polynesian cousins so comfortable in their own skin, living on family land and speaking the language of their kūpuna, welcomed us into their homes, to tables laden in fresh, traditional foods and hearts brimming with aloha. These indelible impressions caused an overflow of creativity that we poured into our fledgling company. Nearly two decades later, we wanted to experience this magic again with some of our core staff, especially the Molokai production ʻohana. We had morning swims in the aqua of Panaʻauia where clouds of electric blue fish retreat into coral live heads and giant clams abound. We soaked in the deep green of Vaiavaru valley, the rolling swells of Teahupoʻo, the kahiko magic of Whenuaʻaihere, and the vanilla farms of Moʻorea. We saw exquisitely stitched tifaifai and pareu being hand rolled on carved wooden boards. We pounded tapa, swam with whales, heard Maui stories, and ate poisson cru. A little of that aroha is captured in this tribute design. Mauruuru, e Tahiti, ʻāina kamahaʻo i ka laʻi!
Wisdom is found in cultures the world over and music is one of the most powerful ways it’s expressed. While in Tahiti, we learned a hula for the song “No Hea Mai” by Coco Hotahota. This recipe for restoring peace in our hearts is medicine in today’s world full of challenges and conflicts. It reminds us that within each of us exists the ability to rebalance and holomua (move forward). These beautiful lyrics are from the second half of the mele:
A rave hōʻē tōpata roimata - Take one fallen tear
No te tātara hapa - For forgiveness
Hōʻē reo iti haʻihaʻi no te here - One small word in support of love
Hōʻē aho roa no te aroha - One long breath for compassion
E piti rima no te tauturu - Two helping hands
Hōʻē haʻamanaʻo iti no te faʻatura - One thought of respect and honor
ʻĀnoʻi i te pape haʻari ʻōviri - Mix it all with coconut water
Māoro i tō nini - Pour it on your manawa (top of your head)
Faʻahopu i tō āʻau - And wash your belly (naʻau)
I reira e hoʻi mai ra - Then it will return
E tupu faʻahou mai - Peace will grow once again
Ei hau i tō ʻāʻau - Let there be peace in your heart
Ei hau, Ei hau - Be at peace, be at peace
