Ancient Hula is Old School

A glimpse of paradise through the beautiful designs of countless vintage Hawaiian shirts.

Item #3: Vintage Kuu-Ipo Hula Girl Hawaiian Shirt

Decade: 1970s

Label: Kuu-Ipo, Hawaii

Fact: Hula was originated in the in the Hawaiian Islands by Polynesians.  The dance is meant to accentuate the “mele” which is accompanying song or chant. There are numerous forms of hula, “ancient hula” being the purest as it is performed without Western-influence.

Approximate value: $500