Nā makemake o ke kai T-Shirt
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Ocean Wishes - Nā makemake o ke kai is the name of this shirt.
One deeply rooted aspect of the ocean’s cultural significance in Hawaiian culture is that it is a source of life and connection to ancestors.
In Hawaiian worldview, the ocean (ke kai) is not just a body of water — it is alive, sacred, and genealogically connected to the Hawaiian people through the concept of kānaka ʻāina, or “people of the land.” Many mele (chants), moʻolelo (stories), and genealogy (kūʻauhau) trace Hawaiian ancestry back to the sea and sky. The ocean is both provider (lawaiʻa – fishing) and pathway, used for navigation by the great Polynesian voyagers who first settled the islands.
It teaches values such as respect, balance, and sustainability, embodied in traditional practices like kapu (sacred restrictions) and kuleana (responsibility) to care for the ocean and its creatures.
You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of 100% ring-spun cotton and is soft and comfy. The double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite!
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Dark Heather is 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
One deeply rooted aspect of the ocean’s cultural significance in Hawaiian culture is that it is a source of life and connection to ancestors.
In Hawaiian worldview, the ocean (ke kai) is not just a body of water — it is alive, sacred, and genealogically connected to the Hawaiian people through the concept of kānaka ʻāina, or “people of the land.” Many mele (chants), moʻolelo (stories), and genealogy (kūʻauhau) trace Hawaiian ancestry back to the sea and sky. The ocean is both provider (lawaiʻa – fishing) and pathway, used for navigation by the great Polynesian voyagers who first settled the islands.
It teaches values such as respect, balance, and sustainability, embodied in traditional practices like kapu (sacred restrictions) and kuleana (responsibility) to care for the ocean and its creatures.
You've now found the staple t-shirt of your wardrobe. It's made of 100% ring-spun cotton and is soft and comfy. The double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to what is sure to be a favorite!
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Dark Heather is 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide
| LENGTH (inches) | WIDTH (inches) | |
| S | 28 | 18 |
| M | 29 | 20 |
| L | 30 | 22 |
| XL | 31 | 24 |
| 2XL | 32 | 26 |
| 3XL | 33 | 28 |
| LENGTH (cm) | WIDTH (cm) | |
| S | 71.1 | 45.7 |
| M | 73.7 | 50.8 |
| L | 76.2 | 55.9 |
| XL | 78.7 | 61 |
| 2XL | 81.3 | 66 |
| 3XL | 83.8 | 71.1 |
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