The Art of Crafting Your Own Aalii Lei
If you've ever spent time in Hawaii, you probably know there's something truly special about wearing an aalii lei. Unlike the fragrant but fleeting plumeria or ginger leis that tend to wilt before the party is even over, an 'a'ali'i lei has this incredible, rugged staying power. It's the kind of lei that looks just as good three days later as it did the moment it was finished, which is exactly why so many people in the islands have a soft spot for it. ...