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Kumulipo Panel Hawaii T-Shirt

This panel design draws from the Kumulipo and lays its imagery out as a vertical lineage, the way the oli unfolds from darkness toward light.

The Meaning of the Kumulipo Panel

The Kumulipo is more than 2,000 lines long and was composed for the birth of a high chief in the early 1700s. It traces the genealogy of the Hawaiian people back through every form of life — coral, sea urchin, fish, kalo, manu, mammal — until it arrives at humanity and ali'i. To read it is to understand that, in Hawaiian thought, kanaka are not separate from the natural world but the youngest descendants of it. The chant is whakapapa rendered as cosmology.

For Lovers of Hawaiian Culture

For locals, this panel is a wearable mo'okū'auhau — a thread of identity carried close to the skin. For visitors, it is a thoughtful piece of Hawai'i to take home: a story far older than any single island.

Premium Gildan 5000 Unisex Tee

Fit & Sizing

True-to-size Gildan 5000 Unisex Classic Tee, sizes S through 2XL — order your normal size.

Care & Longevity

Durable DTG print. Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low to keep the art vivid.

Designed by Kahana Designs

Kahana Designs is an independent Hawaiʻi design shop. Every design is researched with respect for Hawaiian place and culture, and every order supports a small maker — mahalo nui.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tee run true to size?

Yes — the Gildan 5000 is a classic unisex fit. Order your usual size; size up one for a relaxed look.

What colors are available?

Available in 8 colors.

How is it printed and will it last?

Direct-to-garment printed with durable inks designed to hold color through regular washing.

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