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Tiki Mug Hawaii T-Shirt

Heavy ceramic, a leering wooden god, a mai tai filled to the brim — this tee wears the icon of the mid-century Hawaiian tiki bar.

The Story Behind the Tiki Mug

The carved-tiki ceramic drinking vessel was popularized by tiki bars like Don the Beachcomber (1933) and Trader Vic's (1934), and exploded in Hawai'i during the post-statehood tourism boom of the late 1950s and 60s. Most tiki mugs are stylized rather than authentically Polynesian — a designer's idea of an island god rather than a literal one — but they became deeply tied to Hawaiian visual culture through Waikīkī's tiki bars. Munktiki, Tiki Farm, and a generation of ceramicists still make them; collectors hunt down vintage Steve Crane and Otagiri pieces from the Kon-Tiki era.

For Tiki Bar & Island Lovers

For locals, this tee is fond shorthand for the tiki bars that have outlasted decades of trends — La Mariana, Trader Vic's Emeryville, the old Kahala Hilton lobby. For visitors, it's the souvenir of a heavy ceramic in your hand at sunset, a mai tai inside.

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.

Pair it with: Hawaiian food & drink tees, all our Hawaii t-shirts, and Hawaii art posters.