Alala Navy Pareo by David Shepard
THE STORY BEHIND THE HAND-DRAWN DESIGN
The Hawaiian crow, ‘Alalā (Corvus hawaiiensis), is a critically endangered endemic bird no longer found in the wild. They were once common throughout the Hawaiian islands. Highly intelligent and vocal, they are named after their vocalization that sounds like the cry of a child.
‘Alalā was an important seed disperser of Hō‘awa (Pittosporum sp.), a beautiful native shrub with tiny clusters of creamy-white flowers, small orange fruit pods that split open to reveal jet-black seeds inside. Lacking this important seed dispersing bird, several species of Hō'awa have become endangered themselves.
PRODUCT SPECS
Multi-purpose pareo or sarong. Fold in half to use as a beach cover up, wrap like a scarf, shawl, tie behind the neck for a simple stylish dress. The possibilities are endless.
- 100% Rayon
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Fabric Dimensions: 70" x 44" with some variability
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Fabric is soft, light, breathable, and durable
- Hand drawn fabric print illustrations
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Limited quantity print
- Designed in Hawai‘i on imported fabric
