Hau Flower Hawaiian Print Long Kimono Chiffon Cover Up - Mauve

Featuring illustrations of the hau flower, hand-drawn by Honey Kaho'ohanohano

Material:  100% Polyester

Care Instructions:  Hand or machine washable.  Recommended cold water.  Do not bleach and do not soak.  Hang dry

Please note that the images representing this product are for reference only.  Due to production factors, screen displays, etc. - there may be a slight color difference, etc.  

Hau in Hawaiian means:  the land breeze that blows at night.  It is a cool breeze.

What is a hau flower? The Hau flower grows in low elevation areas where it tends to experience dry conditions.  It is known as a true hibiscus, meaning that it flowers year-round but what makes it so unique is that is blossoms only last for one day.  Flowers from these species start as vibrant yellow and change to a dark red before they drop to the ground.  There are many types of varieties of hau seen around Hawai'i.  Some may have bright green leaves, while others have a mixture of green and white.  

Hawaiians used the lightweight wood from the haul plant for many traditional uses in day to day life.  This plant was easy for the polynesians to travel with when migrating to Hawai'i.  They would use it to make strong cord, floats for fishnets and booms for outrigger canoes.  The flowerbuds and sap would be used for medicinal purposes and can be used as a laxative.  Chewing on small leaf buds help to aid in relieving dry throats.  Hau wood is also commonly used as firewood.

• All Designs are Original - featuring illustrations, watercolor/paint, and photography from Local Hawaiian Native, Honey Kaho'ohanohano (the owner of Rare Breed Maui).  Each design is inspired by plants found throughout the Hawaiian islands. 

NOTE:  This order is made especially for you when you place an order, so it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you.  Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps to reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions.  Due to our print-on-demand technology - all items are shipped after production.  Some of our items are produced in the US and others overseas.  Please observe production times as there may be an extended wait.