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VINTAGE HAWAIIAN BEAUTY series - A Blending of 20th Century Postcard Images and Aloha Shirt Patterns
Printed on organic cotton T-shirts and tote bags to order
VINTAGE HAWAIIAN BEAUTY series - A Blending of 20th Century Postcard Images and Aloha Shirt Patterns
Printed on organic cotton T-shirts and tote bags to order
Printed postcards have been circulating the world since the end of the 1800’s. During a brief period between1915-1935, photographic postcards of all topics and subjects were colored by hand In France and Belgium. This early 20th century idea was the inspiration for my 21st century mixed media series.
HAWAIIAN POSTCARD BEAUTIES ~ For nearly a century, the romance and gracefulness found in the Hawaiian Islands has been reflected in the images of beautiful Hawaiian women of Polynesian, English, Portuguese and Chinese ancestry dancing HULA, the traditional art form of pantomime set to music. We’ve been enchanted by vintage postcards picturing lovely maidens welcoming ocean liners with heaps of exquisite LEIS fashioned from orchid, plumeria, ilima, kou and kukui nut blossoms—all free gathered from the wealth of Hawaii’s bountiful Nature. ALOHA SHIRTS ~ Our magical Islands, with their exquisite scenery—turquoise water, enchanted mountains, sparkling beaches, slanting palms, and intoxicating flowers—a kaleidoscope of images, in vivid, ever-changing hues were captured in a unique form: Once the unassuming garb of workmen, it has become the trademark of Hawaii. The name “Aloha Shirt” was registered in 1936. |
Beautiful Music for this video "Pa'ahana" by Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom from her album PU'UHONUA
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