Artifact Number:
1961.105.003
Object:
Quilt, hawaiian
Kapa kuiki
Material:
Cotton
Dimensions:
210.8 x 205.7 cm
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
This kapa kuiki has four floral patterns radiating from the center. Large pink floral motif in the center with two branches of leaves coming from it. Though this quilt is untitled, the pattern is most commonly known as "Kaomi Malie" (Press Gently). The quilt also has rounded corners and pink binding along the edges. (HH 1737)
Collection Name: Gwendolyn McGolrick
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