Palai (4x4")
Palai or Palapalai also known as hay-scented fern, lace fern, rigid lace fern (Microlepia strigosa)
Palai - The word Palai means to turn the face away, as in embarrassment, confusion, humility; bashful; to conceal oneʻs true feelings. In hula Kuahu practice, Palapalai / Palai is one the more significant kinolau and is ranked highly in the hierarchy of Lakas embodiments. Through the Tiny Kuahu Series platform, I chose an adverse interpretation of Palaiʻs definition, instead of turning away in humility, to turn inward and out exuding confidence and courage.