I had bought a Kalo pareo as a birthday present for a friend. She loved it and I could feel the softness of the fabric and the vibrancy of the pareo's colors when she opened the gift. This time I bought a Maiʻa pareo for myself, since this item was sold out last time. I loved my new pareo with a banana leaf print! As a Brazilian, I can say that a pareo with a banana leaf print not only brings to mind the beach, warmth and joy of the tropics, as the quality and softness are undeniable!