Hawaiian feather cape

Definition

The Hawaiian feather cape refers to the traditional garment known as the ‘ahu ‘ula. It is made from thousands of meticulously arranged bird feathers and was worn by high-ranking individuals in ancient Hawaii.

Related terms

Nāhuku (Featherwork): The art form that involves creating intricate designs using bird feathers.

Pūloʻuloʻu (Feathered helmet): Another type of headgear adorned with feathers that was worn by Hawaiian warriors.

Hōkūleʻa (Star Compass): A famous voyaging canoe that has symbolic significance in Hawaiian culture and history.