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pāwehe

/ pā.wehe / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

nvt., Generic name for colored geometric motifs, as on makaloa mats made on Niʻihau, bowls, and gourds; to make such designs.

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adj. A kind of spotted mat made on Niihau; moena pawehe.

Nā LepiliTags: Niʻihau

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pawehe

/ pā'-wĕ'-he / Haw to Eng, Parker (1922),

1. n., A kind of soft spotted mat made on the island of Niʻihau; moena pawehe.

2. n., A braided design.

Nā LepiliTags: Niʻihau

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Geometric designs for kapa and mats.

Geometric motifs employed in making the makaloa mats chiefly of Niʻihau. These motifs included the use of lines, zigzags, triangles and lozenges in various combinations.

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