There are just a few days remaining in January, but the racks containing mu‘umu‘u of various styles are full. Proceeds from the sale of the vintage clothing go to the Kauai Historical Society as part of January being Mu‘umu‘u Month, said Shannon Hiramoto, proprietor and seamstress at Machine Machine Apparel in the Lawai Warehouse. “Through the year, I collect a lot and sell them in the shop during January to fundraise for the Kauai Historical Society,” Hiramoto said. “Last year, some $1,300 was raised. It is very fun to tie the garments back to a historical context, and wearing them brings history to life.” During Mu‘umu‘u Month that is celebrating its fifth year, Hiramoto does several events, including a lei po‘o workshop, a mu‘umu‘u repair clinic, and several mu‘umu‘u field trips, including a tour of the historic Grove Farm Museum, and even throwing clay at a class at Clayworks at Kilohana in Puhi. “This year, we have the most women ever participating, and it is officially becom...