In the Hawaiian Islands, when you gift a lei, you're imbuing a part of your own spirit within the gift. As the flowers fade over time, it's customary that the lei be returned to nature—offered back to the ocean, draped over a favorite tree, or laid to rest somewhere special respectfully, but never discarded carelessly. In Honolulu, master leatherworker Sam Hook of Tidal Theory has crafted a way to let lei live on for generations. Sewn by hand from premium leather, these leather lei are an instant heirloom and can be passed between family and loved ones, growing richer in meaning and significance over time. Details: Each lei begins at 36" and is crafted with full-grain vegetable-tanned leather in the shape of a puakenikeni flower. Molded and strung on naturally dyed silk, interwoven with solid wood beads and hand-picked shells. Leather lei can become an instant heirloom and be passed down between the generations.
