Traditional Hawaiian lei, bracelets, earrings, pendants, loose shells and poking tools. Pupu O Niihau; the diamonds of the Hawaiian seas!
Niihau Shells Niihau’s beaches are famous for their rare shells. A Niihau shell lei can be valued at hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Niihau’s rare shell jewelry Tagsculture,destinations,food & culture,guidebook,history,island,niihau ...
But instead, they make wonderful shell leis from unique shells that can be found on Niihau's beaches. Since these types of shells are so unique and rare, collectors are ready to pay thousands of dollars for Niihau shell lei. Access to Niihau is very limited and goes mostly by invitiation...
On weekdays, Niihau’s men work the Robinson ranch while wives and daughters share chores at home, stringing miniature shells that sell in the gift shops on other islands--often for considerable sums. While Niihauns live rent-free--courtesy of the Robinsons--welfare and food stamps have been ...
Mishler too is one of the handful of non-Hawaiians to be accepted by the people of Niihau. He says they believe he was brought to them by divine providence. On his last birthday he was presented with a lei made of precious kahalilani shells worth about $8,000. ...
Exhibit Reveals Distinction, Beauty of Niihau Shell LeiIn the past when someone mentioned Niihau shell lei, I wondered why the shells that washed up on...Scott, Susan