Kulāiwi Crew Sweatshirt

This comfortable, crew neck sweatshirt features original, custom artwork by Maoli designers. Air-jet spun yarn and quarter-turned fabric reduces pilling and gives this sweatshirt a soft, comfortable feel. The center chest and left arm designs are printed using soft hand ink.  With a very comfortable, modern fit featuring a crew neck, this soft, women’s crew sweater is not too heavy and not too light. Perfect for staying warm in those early morning drives to the ocean to surf, chilly movie theaters, or cozy rainy weather.  Crew neck sweatshirt.  50% cotton, 50% polyester. Crew neck. Long sleeve. Perfect addition to any wardrobe.  Premium artwork by indigenous designers. Custom, trademark graphic. NATIVE HAWAIIAN DESIGN The Kulāiwi design is of the pae ʻāina (archipelago) of Hawaiʻi. Kulāiwi translates in English to “Homeland” and is a personally-important waypoint for any Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian).  The design also includes the official Hawaiian flag superimposed over the islands. Upon close inspection, the flag is flipped upside down. This kaona (hidden meaning) represents the struggle of the present-day Kanaka Maoli in trying to preserve and perpetuate what is so near and dear to their hearts. The flag still shows eight bands of alternating red, white and blue colors, each band representing a Hawaiian island.  The design also features our logo, which include the three mauna (mountain) pattern triangles representing the three hanauna (generations) guiding native peoples of today – past, present and future. Wear this design if you acknowledge Hawaiʻi as a special place and if you acknowledge that although we have made progress, we still have work to do.