Palaka Nui Blue Kauai Red

From the Editor in Boots:

Long before it showed up on shelves, palaka was workwear. 
Worn by Hawaiian paniolo who spent their days in the saddle and their nights close to it.

It wasn’t chosen for how it looked.
 It was chosen because it held up. This is the kind of piece that carries that forward—simple, durable, and built to be worn, not kept.

We came across this one and kept coming back to it. That usually tells us what we need to know.

From the Maker:

A palaka is a two-color yarn-dyed plaid, traditionally a combination of white with blue, brown, or red as the second color. Our Palaka "Nui" (meaning large/many/great) doubles the size of the plaid and combines white with at least two other colors -- often a combination of other traditional palaka colors. The fabric also is printed instead of yarn dyed, allowing for a reverse print that has a relaxed, sun-faded look.

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• Our Cowboy Cloth is lightweight, breathable and quick drying. Super soft, yet so tough it scares wrinkles away. 60% cotton / 40% poly.
  
• Reverse print traps happiness inside.
• Long sleeve | Tailored fit | Pearl snaps | Shoulder yokes 
• Original print, artisanal printing technique; colors may vary.
• Imported
  

From the Journal: 

Featured in Hawaiian Paniolo Cowboys: The Untold Story of Hawaii's Ranching Legend  

What is "Western Fit"?

Not too boxy and not too fitted. Designed to be worn untucked. If you're between sizes we recommend sizing up.

Chest:

The chest measurement is taken 1" below the armhole. Measure under your arm at the broadest part of your chest for a full chest measurement.

Neck:

Measure the circumference of your neck with at least two fingers of room. Round up to the nearest half inch.

Sleeve Length:

Measure from the base of neck at center point, where your collar meets the yoke, over the shoulder and down to the wrist.

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