The Lone Wauke seeks to address questions of identity, authenticity, and provenance. Words on the hat are: “He kukāhi au, he wauke no Wakinekona. ‘Oia’i’o, lawa, ho’olōkahi. ‘A’ohe hilahila hou.” (I stand alone, I am the wauke of Washington. Authentic, enough, bringing unity. No more shame.)
This 6-paneled hat features kapa made in the traditional Hawaiian way from a mix of wauke (paper mulberry) grown in Hawaii and in Washington State and lined in cotton fabric. 60 individually formed charcoal porcelain tiles are fired with 18k gold and hand stitched with cotton thread. Tiles include handwritten prose in gold inspired by ʻŌlelo Noʻeau no. 708, The Lone Wauke of Kūloli (one who stands alone in their battles). Dimensions: 11” x 9” x 8”
The Lone Wauke seeks to address questions of identity, authenticity, and provenance. Words on the hat are: “He kukāhi au, he wauke no Wakinekona. ‘Oia’i’o, lawa, ho’olōkahi. ‘A’ohe hilahila hou.” (I stand alone, I am the wauke of Washington. Authentic, enough, bringing unity. No more shame.)
This 6-paneled hat features kapa made in the traditional Hawaiian way from a mix of wauke (paper mulberry) grown in Hawaii and in Washington State and lined in cotton fabric. 60 individually formed charcoal porcelain tiles are fired with 18k gold and hand stitched with cotton thread. Tiles include handwritten prose in gold inspired by ʻŌlelo Noʻeau no. 708, The Lone Wauke of Kūloli (one who stands alone in their battles). Dimensions: 11” x 9” x 8”