Huki Kūmū Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Regular price $39.95 Sale price $32.95This breathable, cotton long sleeve t-shirt features original, custom artwork by Maoli designers. The center chest and right arm and designs are printed using soft hand ink.
With a modern fit, featuring a crew neck, this soft, breathable cotton long sleeve t-shirt is one that can be worn casually for any occasion. Whether it is paddleboarding, playing music at an evening jam session, or going on an early morning winter walk, this Maoli t-shirt is perfect for any occasion.
- Slim-fit t-shirt.
- Soft jersey cotton.
- 100% combed and ring-spun cotton.
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Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester.
- Crew neck.
- Long sleeve.
- Premium artwork by indigenous designers.
- Custom, trademark graphic.
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NATIVE HAWAIIAN DESIGN
The Fishing for the Ladies design originates from a playful ʻōlelo noʻeau (Hawaiian proverb).
“Aia i ka huki kūmū.”
“Gone to haul kūmū fish.”
The story behind the proverb relates the kūmū (whitesaddle goatfish) to a beautiful woman. The proverb says you have, “gone to haul kūmū fish” and implies that you have “gone to get a woman.” Wear this shirt to subtly let the room know that you (the wearer) are interested in the ladies.
The kūmū (whitesaddle goatfish) is a highly prized reef fish for its sweet, rich flavor, tender texture and brilliant red color. It was so prized, in fact, that this fish was often reserved strictly for the aliʻi (chief) of the area.