Hawaii is renowned for lei-making, an ancient tradition that's still popular on the island today. But the future of the craft ...

Hawaiians have been proudly carrying on the tradition of lei making for more than 1,000 years. Here's a firsthand look at the process.

Spencer opened this year’s graduation orders at the end of February. She currently has 150 lei orders and expects to get a ...

These handcrafted garlands go far beyond tropical vacation vibes ... From simple orchid strands to bold multi-flower designs, there’s a lei for every style and look. What makes leis especially ...

Hearing the word "Hawaii" may drum up visions of ocean waves, soft sand and, of course, colorful flower necklaces, known as lei. A fresh flower lei is synonymous with a Hawaiian greeting and is ...

Many of these plants are already popular in traditional Hawaiian lei making, including plumeria, stephanotis, crown flower, song of India, and ti leaf. “These plants are not only beautiful and ...

The lei — a handcrafted garland typically fashioned from flowers, leaves or shells — embodies the Hawaiian spirit of aloha and remains a cherished symbol of affection throughout the islands. "May Day ...

Celebrated in Hawaii, Lei Day honors leis, a type of garland or wreath, often worn as a necklace, that are made up of flowers, leaves, shells or feathers. Are you celebrating one of the various ...

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. imports over 80% of cut flowers from other countries, and despite having plenty of tropical flowers, Hawaii imports a lot of those too.