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David Shepard Hawaii

Watch for Sharks Burgandy Pareo / Sarong Wrap

Watch for Sharks Burgandy Pareo / Sarong Wrap

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Multi-purpose pareo or sarong. Fold in half to use as a beach cover up, wrap like a scarf, shawl, tie behind the neck for a simple stylish dress. The possibilities are endless. Dimensions of fabric 72 inches x 53 inches with some variability. Limited quantity print. Hand drawn fabric print illustrations. Designed, cut, and sewn in Hawai‘i on imported fabric.

100% knit cotton. Fabric is soft, light, naturally breathable, and durable.

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THE STORY BEHIND THE HAND-DRAWN DESIGN

Watch for Sharks

The Story Behind the Design:

"Pua ka wiliwili, nanahu ka manō."

When the wiliwili tree flowers, the shark bites.

‘Olelo No‘eau (Hawaiian Proverb), Mary Kawena Pukui

Shark bites, though rare, have been documented to occur more in the Hawaiian islands during the fall, coinciding with the flowering of the wiliwili tree depicted in this hand-drawn artwork as well as the mating season for tiger sharks. This print is inspired by this astute Hawaiian observation of the interconnectedness of nature's patterns.

Wiliwili (Erythrina sandwicensis) is a native Hawaiian flowering tree. Wiliwili, means "twist-twist," referring to the twisting shape of the seedpods. Its lightweight wood was once favored for making surfboards (papa he‘e nalu) and its bright red bean-like seeds for making lei.

The trees lose their leaves during the dry summer season. At the end of summer, they burst into bloom. Different trees have different colored flowers: ranging from very pale yellow, to orange, to crimson red. Found on the dry and windy leeward sides of the islands, groves of these trees are clustered across the open landscape. Normally hard to spot except when they bloom. Their colorful flowers catch your breath and can be seen from a great distance. This print is a reminder of the interconnectedness of the cycles of nature and of the wisdom embedded in these enticing flowers: watch for sharks.

-David Shepard