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David Shepard Hawaii

Ama'u Fern Kīlauea Red Aloha Shirt

Ama'u Fern Kīlauea Red Aloha Shirt

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‘Ama’u is a pioneer species, one of the first plants to grow in the lava rock and cinder around the Kīlauea volcano. Nowhere are 'ama'u tree ferns found in more abundance than around Kīlauea at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. In fact Halemaʻumaʻu, the name of the main volcanic crater, literally means the home of the 'ama'u.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Made in Hawai‘i. 100% cotton poplin. Fabric is soft, naturally breathable, and durable. Real coconut buttons. Print-matched left chest pocket. Button down shirt plus button on back of the collar. Limited quantity print. Designed, cut, and sewn in Hawai‘i on imported fabric.

*Model is wearing a size Large.

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THE STORY BEHIND THE HAND-DRAWN DESIGN

Although found throughout the Hawaiian islands, nowhere are ‘ama‘u tree ferns found in more abundance than around Kīlauea at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. In fact Halema‘uma‘u, the name of the main volcanic crater, literally means the home of the ‘ama‘u. The striking red color of the young leaves contrasts with the green-blue that they later become and echoes the nightly glow of the adjacent crater lava.

This design highlights the delicate complexity of this tree fern growing on ever changing lava, it highlights the lava’s creative and destructive power. Many Hawaiian legends tell the stories of Kamapua‘a, a mischievous pig demi-god who takes on many forms including the kinolau (physical form) of the ‘ama‘u tree fern. He is best known for his tempestuous fiery relationship with the volcano goddess Pele. This design flirts with the story of their relationship.