Hybrid Identities and the Transference of Hawaiian Quilt Imagery

Examines the evident shift of Hawaiian quilt imagery to a plethora of non-quilt items, and questions the reasons behind the shift. Overviews the establishment of a quilting tradition in the Hawaiian Islands beginning in the 19th century, the transference of this imagery to other domestic items and consumer goods. Asks what this imagery says about the connection of Hawaiian residents to the islands and their history. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.