Kapa Duality

We celebrate the tradition of 'ohe kāpala through a pattern created to represent growth and community, lovingly expressed on a dual sided pillow cover featuring sand and olive color tones. 

'Ohe kāpala is traditional Hawaiian kapa stamping. The name refers to both the ancient practice and the bamboo tools used to apply the patterns.

In Hawaiian kapa art, geometric patterns including triangles are incorporated to represent various concepts, such as growth, community, and the nourishing waters that sustain the land. 

• The tools: ʻOhe kāpala are stamps carved from sections of ʻohe (bamboo). Geometric designs were carefully carved into one end of the bamboo.
• The process: Artisans use these stamps with natural plant-based dyes to imprint repetitive patterns onto kapa, or barkcloth.
• The significance: The carved designs and resulting patterns are not merely decorative. They can tell a moʻolelo (story) or contain cultural and spiritual meaning related to the maker's lineage, environment, or intention.

Please note: *pillow cover only, insert not included. 

Specs:

• 22x22 inch square
• Polyester-linen

Insert recommendations:

• For a plush, full appearance, use an insert one size larger (24x24 inches). 
• For a less full appearance, use an insert same size as cover (22x22 inches).
• Use care when inserting pillow, with attention to insert gently as to not damage zipper/seam.

Care suggestions: 

• Spot clean with clean, damp towel. Remove pillow insert and wash on gentle cycle with no bleach or harsh chemicals. Air dry preferred or tumble dry on low.