Made in Hawai‘i. 98% cotton and 2% elastane. Fabric is soft, naturally breathable, and durable. Real coconut buttons. Print-matched left chest pocket. Button down shirt plus button on back of the collar. Limited quantity print. Designed, cut, and sewn in Hawai‘i on imported fabric. All print art is hand drawn by David Shepard
Kaniakapūpū means “the singing of the land shells” in Hawaiian. Featured in this print are kāhuli snails, ’ōhi’a lehua bursting into flower, and nectar feeding i’iwi birds. This print has layers of meaning, or ‘kauna’: The songs of the snails bring Hawai’i into being.
Kaniakapūpū is the name of the summer palace of Kamehameha III who said in 1843, ‘ua mau ke ea o ka ’aina i ka pono’ or ‘the life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.’ The Hawai’i state motto to this day.
“Kāhuli (tree snails) are attributed with song and are featured in oli, mele, and mo’olelo. They are considered hō’ailona (omens or signs) when encountered in the forest. Their colorful forms adorn plants and people alike, as their shells were used in lei. Unfortunately, they are under threat of extinction by the appetites of introduced invasive predators. Hawai’i’s Snail Extinction Prevention Program and their partners are rearing Kāhuli for reintroduction and are protecting their habitats.“
- David Sischo, Ph.D. Snail Extinction Prevention Program Coordinator
A portion of proceeds from this purchase will go towards the Snail Extinction Prevention Program.
SHIPPING:
For purchases to be shipped within Hawaii, we offer free shipping on orders above $50.
For purchases to be shipped within the United States, we offer free shipping on orders above $75.
For purchases to be shipped to Japan, Australia, or New Zealand, we offer free shipping on orders above $175.
All other international shipping is calculated based on carrier costs. Expedited shipping is an extra charge which is calculated based on carrier costs.
Shipping for corporate bulk orders to individual locations will be billed based on the final cost to each location, including costs for international locations, based on carrier costs. Shipping for bulk orders to one location will be billed on the flat cost to final location based on carrier cost. Shipping costs will be posted to your invoice or can be charged to your corporate FedEx account when provided in advance.
Shipping costs are non-refundable.
Can I substitute different items in a gift box?
Yes - by building your own gift set you can include whichever items you like in your gift box! Shop for the items you would like to fill your custom gift set with by adding items from the following categories to your cart:
Be sure to include your personalized note during the checkout process in the "Custom Gift Note/Special Instructions:” section. (20 words or less).
Head to checkout and be sure to check the "Make this Item a Gift for $5.00" box at checkout!
Can I add a note to a gift box?
Yes! Personalize any gift with a note by including your personalized note during the checkout process in the "Custom Gift Note/Special Instructions:” section. (20 words or less).
Can I add this product to a gift box?
Yes! We recommend you make your own gift set! Simply add the Hawaiian Gift Box to your cart and the products you select for your gift set will be beautifully boxed in our exclusive Mana Up gift box that includes our custom tissue paper, fun crinkle paper filler, accompanying maker stories, and personalized note.
Can someone walk me through the gift box process?
We’re always happy to help guide you through your gifting experience. Give us a call at +1 (808) 425-4028 or email us at aloha@houseofmanaup.com and we’ll assist you!
Can I subscribe to receive boxes monthly?
Yes! You can bring Hawai’i home with monthly deliveries of these fabulous beach subscription boxes! With each subscription box, gifts of Hawaiian products will be delivered to their door - filled with the newest products, exclusive picks, and limited-edition items made by Hawai‘i’s makers and artisans.
Founded by David Shepard, a biologist-turned-designer, David Shepard Hawai‘i is an aloha wear design company featuring hand-drawn artistic representations of native Hawaiian plants with a special emphasis on conservation.
