Niuhi Pullover Hoodie

This pullover hoodie is ready for whatever the day may bring. Clean styling, soft, comfortable and featuring original, custom artwork by Maoli designers. With a loose fit, plush fabric that is made up of cotton and polyester fibers, this hoodie features an up-to-date fit, hood with white drawcords, kangaroo pocket, ribbed cuffs and waistband. 

Perfect for watching the stars on the beach, a windy hike, or those early morning sunrises when you’re camping with the family.

• Pullover hoodie. 
• 50% cotton, 50% polyester.
• Hoodie.
• Long sleeve.
• Perfect addition to any wardrobe. 
• Premium artwork by indigenous designers.
• Custom, trademark graphic.

NATIVE HAWAIIAN DESIGN

The Niuhi design features a large tiger shark with a kākau (Hawaiian tattoo) running the length of its spine. The tiger shark is surrounded by smaller reef sharks as it swims. 

The word, niuhi, means “man-eating shark” in Hawaiian. It is a word that evokes a feeling of respect for one of the oldest top predators of the moana (ocean). Tiger sharks are one of the largest species of shark to inhabit the Hawaiian islands and as niuhi are respected both for their strength, ferocity, and stealth.

The kākau along the spine of the the niuhi is the ʻahu ʻula (Hawaiian feather cloak). The ʻahu ʻula is strictly reserved for the aliʻi (chief) as is the tattoo pattern. With this kākau, we are honoring the niuhi’s prowess and its cultural significance among Hawaiians.

Wear this to show respect for the niuhi as the aliʻi of our oceans.