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Spearhead Panel Hawaii T-Shirt

The spearhead — ihe — has marked warriors, protectors, and leaders across Polynesia for as long as the islands have remembered.

The Meaning of the Spearhead Panel

In kakau, the spearhead is built from rows of stacked triangles, each one carrying the meaning of niho mano: shark teeth, sharpened readiness, protection of family and place. A spearhead panel was not worn lightly. It signaled strength, courage, and the kuleana to stand in front of the people you love. This composition holds those triangles together in a long vertical panel — a kakau form that quietly says: I will not let harm reach what I am responsible for.

For Protectors & Ohana

For locals, it's a piece for anyone who carries that kuleana — for the protectors, the lifeguards, the aunties who run their household with a steady hand. For visitors, it's a Hawaiian symbol with real weight: strength drawn from tradition, not decoration.

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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