The Muʻumuʻu Library | Home is Here | PBS HAWAIʻI

In decades past, the mu‘umu‘u was seen everywhere on the islands, adorning women of all ages. For a variety of reasons, the unmistakably Hawaiian garment fell out of style and everyday use. Meet the wāhine who have created a movement or “mu‘u-vement” to bring the beloved gown back into the forefront of Hawaiian culture and fashion.
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From Home is Here Episode 104: www.pbshawaii....
Original Airdate: May 25, 2022
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[@bernicealameida159]

This story brought tears to my eyes. It made me remember the many mu'umu'u my mom made for me that I have stored in away. I'll have to get them out and appreciate how luck I am to have them. What a beautiful thing you young ladies are doing.

[@makulewahine]

What a touching and warm video. I no longer live in Hawaii but it will always be my home. All my life I wanted a Bete Muu and on my last visit home I had saved enough to buy one. Every time I wear it I am reminded of little kid time and the wonderful muumuu I wore for hula performances and important events. It takes me back home and makes me feel happy.

[@ih8utbe]

I love the muumuu. Honolulu used to have muumuu worn all the time . Not anymore.

[@eawallace4354]

How beautiful are those mu'umu'u dresses!!! The colours and styles look so lovely, I prefer those such styles a lot to short dresses and skimpy clothes.

[@lauralynn4504]

When I worked for FHB in the early 80’s, they bought mu’umu’u and aloha shirts for the employees so we could honor Aloha Fridays with our attire. I have alway loved mu’umu’u and was moved to vintage tears over this lovely story. #libertyhouse

[@mrsvickigriffin]

I've never been to Hawaii but I love muumuus!!! I'd love to find a pattern for some of the different ones

[@rosslynnoziska4959]

Are there patterns for Momos anywhere? I had a muumuu long time ago when I was a little girl and I can vividly remember what it looks like but being a novice sewer, I not sure where to begin to try to re-create it or to make a new one are there patterns?

[@jancarrere2215]

How do I give a garment phone is dead?????