Hawaii is renowned for the ancient tradition of lei-making. But the future of the craft could be in peril, as flower farms disappear. Jonathan Vigliotti learns the history of making leis; attends the ...

The craft of creating shell lei on the Forbidden Island in Hawaii has been handed down through the centuries, and each creation captures the island’s spiritual and natural beauty.

Lei Day has been celebrated in Hawaii for almost 100 years, but the importance of leis can be traced back to ancient times.