Born and raised in the Micronesian islands of the Republic of Marshall Islands, we have been making island leis since we were children, as gifts and as a hobby.  With more and more requests for these unique leis, we began My Island Leis to accommodate demand.  Thank you for your interest in allowing us to share our island tradition with you.



Leis has become a key corporate venture in the Hawaiian travel and tourism industry. In fact, a myriad of companies have  invested in leis designs and manufacturing in order to tap into the huge market present in the Hawaii islands. However, not all the leis makers have succeeded in making inroads in the market. This is due to various arising contexts. One dilemma is due to competition and market-share.

 In fact, making Leis in Hawaii is a traditional practice that is celebrated each year on May the 21st. Hawaiians have used this art to make wreaths or wearable flower outfits, which are meant for special occasions. The purpose of leis is to show kindles and affection to loved ones. The term ‘lei’ refers to sweethearts or kids. This explains the basic concept of giving or proffering guests or visitors to Hawaii. Thus it is a sign of immense love and affection. Various designs are used to make the leis using Hawaiian flowers. These designs follow a certain strategy or procedure which helps to attain their distinctive outlook or façade.

 Key companies and experts in Hawaiian leis productions consider it a relatively commonplace procedure. The procedure is highly coveted and quite effective. It has been used over the decades and has produced wonderful Hawaiian leis, which are distinct and highly coveted. This quality is made through use of Hawaiian flowers. Follow the procedure carefully and you will have your leis in no time.

• Cut fresh orchids from the garden or the orchid brush nearby. Cut the best orchid blossom from the orchid plant stem. Leave the sepals on the blossom
• Using a needle and a good fresh flowers stems/leaves, thread with the needle up-to25-30 inches of stem.
• Make a large knot at the end of the string to make the stem firm and well in place.
• Take the cut orchid blossom; seek the hole on its sepal. The hole goes through the blossom centre.
• Needle and string through the sepal and the blossom centre
• Thread in the same fashion with each blossom you add. Make sure that the new blossom ends up in the previous blossom middle.
• Keep threading and needling to make a long design
• Upon reaching the stems end, make tight knots and make sure they are fastened enough to secure your leis.

This process has been in place for several decades now. Many novice leis makers have capitalized on this procedure to make very high quality Hawaiian leis. If followed strictly, one is able to achieve the desired results in a timely and orderly manner. You will be fascinated by how simple it is to make leis. The Hawaiian leis are simple and affordable since they are made from fresh Hawaiian flowers, and are available abundantly in the Hawaii islands. Key players in the modern leis industry who manufacture and produce Lei have managed to use this design procedure including its key processes Experts agree that using the hands to construct the product ads both value and art quality to the Hawaiian lei. This also increases the  final product's profitablity.