Ni'ihau Shells | Niihau Heritage Cultural Foundation
Gallery of shells found on the tiny Forbidden Island of Ni`ihau used in making fine shell lei, a Hawaiian folk art.
The Shells of Ni‘ihau - Maui Hands
A private island with a small population of mostly pure Native Hawaiian descent, Ni‘ihau has no rivers running into the ocean. The surrounding coral beds remain unspoiled and untouched by outside influences, allowing the tiny shells – pūpū ‘o Ni‘ihau – …
Aloha Kahelelani - The Finest Quality Hawaiian Shell Jewelry
Kahelelani are the tiniest and most prized of the shells used to create Hawaiian shell leis. They come in an amazing array of colors and can be woven into the most beautiful adornments. They have been used for centuries by the native people of these islands.
Ni'ihau Shell Guide - Ha'aheo, Hawaiian Crafts
This guide will show you all of the commonly known styles that Ni’ihau shells are strung into and descriptions of each type of shell that is used in the Ni’ihau shell lei making process.
Kahelelani shells/ Niihau カヘレラニ - ニイハウ - ShellsHawaii.com
The Kahelelani shells are the smallest shells used in Niihau shell jewelry. They are therefore the most difficult to collect, pierce, and string. The rarest color of Kahelelani shell is black!
Ni'ihau shells - Ha'aheo, Hawaiian Crafts
Ni'ihau shells are a variety of endemic species of sea creatures whose shells are picked off the shores of the island of Ni'ihau. Ni'ihau is an island off the southwest coast of Kaua'i. Ni'ihau also goes by the name, The Forbidden Island, because the island is privately owned.
Where to Buy In Hawaii - NI'IHAU SHELL PROJECT
Explore cultural centers, jewelry stores and tourist shops to find authentic Ni'ihau & Hawaiian shell jewelry. Not all sellers are listed and some may have changed their inventory since they were added.
Niihau Shells: Hawaii’s Seashell Gemstones - Hawaii Aloha Travel
On Niihau, winter swells wash shells onto the island’s shoreline. The types of Niihau shells are kahelelani, laiki, momi, and kamoa. Hot-pink and black kahelelani shells are the most rare and valuable, while white momi shells are the most common.
Ni‘ihau Shells: the “Diamonds” of Hawaii - Moon Travel Guides
Diamonds and platinum may be a sign of luxury in the U.S. Mainland, but in Hawaii it’s Ni‘ihau shell jewelry.
Shell Lei History | Niihau Heritage Cultural Foundation
A Ni‘ihau shell lei currently located in the British Museum and most likely collected by Cook during one of his several visits to the island of Ni‘ihau is made mostly of kahelelani shells. Photo: Drawing by W. Ellis of Ni`ihau and Lehua in 1778.