Arguably no other pattern conjures up summer, vacations, and the good life like the Hawaiian print. Much maligned in recent decades, the tropical motif has blossomed of late on a variety of labels and ...

This decorated Hawaiian kapa (barkcloth) skirt is part of a new exhibit at Honolulu's Bishop Museum, "Hulia ‘Ano: Inspired Patterns." Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bishop Museum A new exhibit at the ...

The techniques in making kapa a traditional fiber art of Hawaii result in bold and colorful linear and geometric patterns. Made from the fibers of native plants, kapa (or bark cloth) was used ...

Hawaiian patterns and designs were incorporated into daily life, exemplified at left in printed bark cloth, knotted nets and a plaited mat. At right, Taupouri Tangaro’s “Wa‘awa‘ahia Pa‘u,” made from ...

Vintage Mu'umu'u are now on display over at the Honolulu Hale.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Here’s a way you can sew your own quilt. The Hawaiian Quilt Collection is donating free, do-it-yourself kits and patterns to every interested household address. The kits include ...