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Pala‘ā
In her journey to the island of Kauaʻi to fetch Lohiʻau for her sister Pele, Hiʻiakaikapoliopele was accompanied by the Pāʻū o Palaʻe, a skirt of ferns woven from the delicate palaʻā, also known as palaʻe. In the moʻolelo, Palaʻe is remembered both as the fern itself and as a loyal companion who journeyed alongside Hiʻiakaikapoliopele. Passed down through generations and told across time, this epic journey remains a cornerstone of Hawaiian tradition.
As her companion and guardian, Palaʻe supported Hiʻiakaikapoliopele in restoring the lives and lands she encountered, affirming the goddess’s enduring role as a healer within Hawaiian tradition.
Just as Hiʻiakaikapoliopele was known for her ability to heal, Palaʻā is an invocation of the cyclical nature of the lua pele, bringing rejuvenation and renewal to the land as one of the first plants to grow after an eruption.
Found in dew-laden forests, the delicate fern is often gathered and paired with maile to be placed upon the hula altar as an offering to the gods. Soft and dainty, palaʻā is treasured among lei makers for its lace-like intricacy. Its name also recalls a silky kapa fashioned from the bark of mamaki and dyed a warm brownish red using the palaʻā fern.
Used medicinally, palaʻā helps to release blockages in the naʻau, restoring emotional and spiritual flow and reminding us to let go of what no longer serves us.
Drawn from the moʻolelo of Hiʻiakaikapoliopele, Palaʻā emerges as a pattern of healing and renewal, reminding us to soften and trust the cycles of life to welcome new beginnings.
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