Two Great Books on Lei Making

We've received many requests from website visitors asking how to make their own leis. We're pleased to offer two of the best books available on the subject of Hawaiian lei making. You can even get them both, including a starter lei needle, at a special price!

Hawaiian Flower Lei Making by Adren J Bird and Josephine Puninani Kanekoa Bird is a 140-page step-by-step paperback guide to lei making. Fully illustrated throughout, it is one of the few comprehensive books on the art of lei-making. From a simple plumeria lei to orchid leis, single and double carnation leis, ti leaf and maile leis, this easy to understand book will have you making your own in no time.

The individual price for the book alone is $20.00. We've put together a special package of the book and one starter lei needle for the low price of US$25.00, which includes shipping by First Class US Mail!

To order your book and needle package, please send your name and mailing address and $25.00 in US funds by check or money order. If you prefer, you may charge to your Mastercard or Visa card by including your card number and expiration date. Send to:

Hawaiian Lei Making Step by Step Guide by Laurie Shimizu Ide is a full color guide to making these traditional Hawaiian forms. This is a complete photographic instruction guide, suitable for the beginner but with solid information for even the most skilled lei maker. Discover how to choose the right flower, how to make your finished leis last much longer, and lots more!

You can order this book from Tayama for $20.00, freight prepaid. We've also put together a lei-making kit that includes the book and a starter needle for only $25.00, freight prepaid.

To order, please send your name and mailing address and the appropriate amount by check or money order. If you prefer, you may charge to your Mastercard or Visa card by including your card number and expiration date. Send to: