I wanted you all to be the first to meet the latest two designs coming out in just a few short weeks!
First we have Pulelehua - The Kamehameha Butterfly
Named the state insect in 2009, the Kamehameha butterfly is endemic to Hawaii and not found outside of the state. Male and female Kamehameha butterflies have slightly different wing patterns. In females, the pale patches toward the tip of the forewing are pure white opposed to light orange patches in males. Pulelehua today is a catch-all native term for all butterflies. Like all native wildlife, Pulelehua are protected making it illegal to collect specimens without a permit, even on private land.
The second design coming is for the music lovers: the 'Ukulele
‘Ukuleles come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Translated, “‘Ukulele” in Hawaiian means “jumping flea” and refers to the way Joao Fernandes’ fingers moved on the fretboard as he played and sang upon arrival in Honolulu in 1879. The Hawaiian king David Kalakauna loved the ‘ukulele. He, along with Henri Berger, wrote “Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī” making the ‘ukulele an inseparable part of the Hawaiian music tradition. “Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī” became the final national anthem of Hawai’i, and is the state song today.
Both designs will be available in all the staple items: coasters, pendants, cards, stickers, and the newest designs added to tea towel collection.
I have my sites set on August 1st.
Mark you calendars!
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