shell lei
Tropical beach souvenir
A shell lei is a Hawaiian necklace made from small shells strung together, traditionally given as a gift of welcome, affection, or celebration.
While flower leis are more common, shell leis are prized for their durability and craftsmanship: She brought back shell leis from Maui for everyone.
The most valued are made from tiny Ni'ihau shells.
- pukaNaturally holed shell
- cowrieGlossy marine gastropod shell
- plumeriaFragrant tropical flowering shrub
- HawaiianFrom the 50th state
- Hawaiian traditionNative practice from Polynesia
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