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ʻAUWAʻALĀLUA
MANAOLA returns to the sea with ʻAuwaʻalālua, a tribute to the ethereal enigma of the paper nautilus shell. The mūheʻe that inhabits the shell, an argonaut octopus, is not a true nautilus but a marvel of intricate artistry—its spiraled sides adorned with cascading textures and patterns that echo the rhythms of the ocean.
‘Auwaʻalālua is a balance of positive and negative space, an ocean of design that flows like the gentle rippling of waves. The word ʻauwaʻalālua, translates to “double sails,” evoking the imagery of voyaging canoes moving effortlessly across the endless horizon. As the ʻauwaʻalālua drifts upon the ocean’s surface, it mirrors the light and shadow on the ocean’s depths, embodying the sacred geometry of the sea—the ebb and flow of tides, and the patterns of sand shaped by unseen currents. In becoming one with the biorhythms of the ocean, the ʻauwaʻalālua reflects its environment, manifesting the patterns of the current in its physical design.
The female mūheʻe creates a translucent, paper-thin shell that acts as a protective incubator for its young. The spiral shell gracefully glides on the water’s surface as it gently cradles the next generation, protecting them from outside forces and preparing them for what is to come. Together, they connect and reflect the environment around them, moving through time and space to carry forth the future.
ʻAuwaʻalālua teaches us the ability to consistently be in environments that are ever changing. It is a bridge between the dynamic power and delicacy of life. Through this pattern, we honor the evolutionary essence of the natural world and invite the wearer to embrace the currents of tomorrow.
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