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This Black Lauhala Cover-Up from David Shepard Hawaii is available at Pop-Up Mākeke and is a midi-length cover-up that features a limited-quality print. It has hand-drawn fabric print illustrations that are designed, cut, and sewn in Hawai'i on imported fabric.
It is made with draping 100% Tencel, a sustainably made eucalyptus-based fabric. Tencel is a fiber that is intended as a silk substitute that is derived from wood pulp. It is a natural fabric in the same family as Modal that is more breathable and soft than cotton. It is a luxury eco-fabric that is made in a closed-loop cycle from sustainably grown eucalyptus. There is no plastic, polyester, or cotton used here. It is, instead, an all-natural sustainable wood pulp fiber with a luxurious silky texture.
This cover-up is extremely versatile. You can use it as a beach cover-up, wrap-around skirt, scarf, shawl, or anything you can think of. It will add a pop of color to any wardrobe and is sure to impress. You can also gift this beautiful cover-up to a friend or family member in your life who is a fashionista. It is comfortable, stylish, and perfect for any occasion!
Features:
- Material: 100% Tencel
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Designed, cut, and sewn in Hawaii
- Note: The model is wearing a size small.
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Lau hala, the Hawaiian word for the leaf of the hala tree (Pandanus tectorius), has been central to Polynesian and Hawaiian culture since time immemorial. Lau hala weaving, like all art, requires patience and practice.
The leaves undergo a lengthy process of preparation to make them dried and pliable. Skillful mastery of technique is needed to use lau hala to make a wide array of objects. The hala mat is the most well-known product of lau hala weaving, symbolic of the home and its comforts.
Hats, baskets, bracelets, and much more can be made from Lau Hala. Although lau hala weaving is a practical art, its artist’s finest creations are truly embodiments of the love of art itself.