Crafts
Papale Lauhala Pikoole - Crownless or Open top Lauhala Hat
- Item Number
- 113
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 525 USD to cs2786460
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
This papale lauhala piko ole is a Hawaiian style open crown hat woven (actually plaited) of carefully prepared and stripped lauhala, or leaves of the pandanus tree, a natural fiber.
The string that is woven into the base of the crown, is used for tightening or loosening the fit. This string is the backbone of the papale and it should never be removed.
A sweat band has been handsewn inside the front of the crown to help keep the edge of the brim from deteriorating over time after many uses.
The contrasting-colored hat band around the crown is lauhala. It's woven separately and can be carefully removed and/or replaced with a lei po o (lei of flowers), a lei hulu (feather lei), if so desired, or papale can be worn without any adornment.
Papale Dimensions:
Crown height: 2 inches (5.08) cm
Brim width: 2-3/4 inches (6.985 cm)
Length: 12-1/4 inches (31.115 cm) from front to back
Width: 12-1/2 inches (31.75 cm) side to side
Dimensions of this Papale piko ole:
(based on the circumference measurement of head above the ears)
Circumference measurement = 22-3/4 to 23 inches
US size = 7-1/4 to 7-3/8
Metric = 58 / 59 cm
Generic = Large
To clean pa pale, wipe with a clean damp cloth and let papale air dry completely before storing.
If papale gets very wet, i.e., it happens to rain, don’t panic. Let it air dry completely before storing.
This papale lau hala piko ole was hand-woven in the traditional Hawaiian way with lauhala Kilipaki from Haena on the north shore of Kauai, near Limahuli Garden and Preserve.
Item Special Note
All bids are final and there will be no exchange or refunds. Auction winner will be responsible for all shipping costs and processing fee, to be added at the end of auction. Auctions items purchased are subject to Hawaii State General excise tax of 4.712%.
Local pickup can be arranged at our headquarters office in Kalaheo, HI. Items must be picked up in 60 days.
Donated By:
Hau'oli Wichman
