Bring the artistry of traditional Hawaiian pattern-making into your kitchen with the Kapala + Hulu Tea Towel Set. This thoughtfully paired duo celebrates two enduring expressions of Hawaiian craft — the stamped pattern and the feather lei — blending cultural storytelling with everyday function.
The Kapala print takes its name from the ohe kapala technique, the carved bamboo stamps used to press pattern into kapa cloth. Organic geometric forms repeat across the fabric in a steady, harmonious cadence, echoing the hand and eye of the maker. Clean, modern lines make it a timeless addition to any coastal or contemporary kitchen.
The Hulu print draws on the symmetrical patterning of bird feathers and the highly valued lei hulu (feather lei). In ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, hulu means feather, quill, or plumage — but it also names our most cherished relationships, like those with our parents and grandparents, and the value they hold for us. Repeated across the towel, the motif is a quiet reminder of the people we hold most precious.
Crafted from 100% cotton, this tea towel set blends functionality with storytelling — absorbent, durable, and easy to care for. Designed in Hawaiʻi, the Kapala + Hulu Tea Towels bring thoughtful artistry and island inspiration to your kitchen with every use.
KAPALA + HULU TEA TOWEL SET SPECIFICATIONS:
- 19" x 27"
- 100% Cotton
- Machine Wash Cold, Gentle Cycle
- Tumble Dry Low
- Designed in Hawaiʻi
- Made in India
