The original hand-cut lobster design was done in 1988. We have re-done it in 2010 as a part of a collaborative effort with the Waikiki Aquarium. The goal is to educate the public about Hawai`i's ocean creatures, their symbiotic relationships with the land, and how the Hawaiian language fosters this understanding.

The pareu is Hawai`i in a wrap around lifestyle: versatile, comfortable, and limitless in its uses. What started as a hobby of making sarongs as birthday and Christmas gifts in the late 70's, grew into a company because of overwhelming demand! The two-yard length of fabric is seamed at the edges and rectangular in its finished shape -- great for use as a table cloth, wall hanging, or folded and tied as a carry-all. Strapless, over the shoulder or tied at the waist, the pareu drapes beautifully over a swimsuit, undergarment or nothing at all! Fabric is machine-washable 100% cotton broadcloth.