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Aloha shirt facts for kids

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A blue aloha shirt

An Aloha shirt (also known as a Hawaiian shirt) is a type of shirt that comes from Hawaii. It is the most popular type of clothing made in Hawaii. The shirts are usually short sleeved, have buttons and have collars. The brand was first sold in a Honolulu shop by a Japanese immigrant in 1904. After his death in 1915, his son took over the shop and continued selling them.

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  • Vintage aloha shirt crop

    A vintage aloha shirt, circa 1960

  • Vintage aloha-shirt-quilt

    Quilt made from vintage aloha shirt fabric, circa 1960s

  • Tori Richard Aloha Shirts in a Store

    Tori Richard aloha shirts in a store

  • Aloha Festivals Floral Parade-Niklaus Schweizer (a0002608)

    Man with a typical aloha shirt during the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade 2012

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Camisa hawaiana para niños

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