28 x 40 in. E KOMO MAI (Welcome) Banner Flag

Each 28 x 40 in. banner flag is created using the highest quality print and colorfast UV grade dyes. They are manufactured in Germany in an environmentally conscious manner using inert dyes and an advanced reverse osmosis water reclamation technique that allows water used in production to be recycled multiple times. This flag is Single/Reversed Construction. This means that the image is on both sides, it will read correctly on the front side and reversed on the back. E Komo Mai (ee komo my) means Welcome/Come Inside, and can be seen on signs outside many stores and businesses in Hawaii. For this design I wanted to create an aloha print with bright and vibrant contrasting colors. I was inspired by hibiscus and leaf patterns. On top of the aloha print is a lauhala mat, like many you would see spread out in front of traditional lei makers. Lauhala comes from the Pandanus, or Hala tree. The word lau means leaf. To prepare the lau for weaving, leaves of the Hala tree are removed and the thorns are cut off. The strands are then washed, dried, and rolled. Woven lauhala items, such as floor mats, clothing, baskets, etc.. have been used by Hawaiians for hundreds of years. Kate Pitner/Designer