Hawaiʻi’s paniolo, island cowboys, have been part of local life since 1832, when King Kamehameha III invited Mexican vaqueros to teach cattle ranching on the Big Island. From the rolling pastures of Waimea to the rugged slopes of Mauna Kea, paniolo became skilled horsemen who blended Hawaiian traditions, like playing cowboy songs on the ukulele and guitar, with Western ranching. Their legendary skill was proven in 1908, when Hawaiʻi’s paniolo stunned the American West by winning top honors at the prestigious Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. Today, they remain a symbol of courage, craftsmanship, and respect for the land, carrying forward nearly two centuries of heritage unique to Hawaiʻi
6.1 OZ. 100% RINGSPUN COTTON T-SHIRT
Preshrunk, soft-washed
Twill taped shoulder-to-shoulder
Set-in sleeves
Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem
1" ribbed collar with double-needle topstitched neckline
