Niuhi 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 left 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.
For detailed information on our long sleeve t-shirts, check out our Fit Guide.
NATIVE HAWAIIAN DESIGN
The Niuhi design features a large tiger shark with a kākau (Hawaiian tattoo) running the length of its spine. The tiger shark is surrounded by smaller reef sharks as it swims.
The word, niuhi, means “man-eating shark” in Hawaiian. It is a word that evokes a feeling of respect for one of the oldest top predators of the moana (ocean). Tiger sharks are one of the largest species of shark to inhabit the Hawaiian islands and as niuhi are respected both for their strength, ferocity, and stealth.
The kākau along the spine of the the niuhi is the ʻahu ʻula (Hawaiian feather cloak). The ʻahu ʻula is strictly reserved for the aliʻi (chief) as is the tattoo pattern. With this kākau, we are honoring the niuhi’s prowess and its cultural significance among Hawaiians.
Wear this to show respect for the niuhi as the aliʻi of our oceans.