Lei Pupu o Niihau Tee - Eleele

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Ni'ihau Shell Lei are widely known and treasured. These shells can only be found on the shores of Ni'ihau and treasured artisans use skills passed down to create exquisite lei. If you've ever seen or are blessed enough to own a Ni'ihau shell lei, you know just how special they are.

We dedicate this design to Queen Kapi'olani. In 1887, she wore a multi-strand lei of ivory-colored Ni'ihau shells for her portrait in New York before attending Queen Victoria's Jubilee. To honor this fusion of Hawaiian tradition and Victorian style, we've created this special design that pays homage to Queen Kapi'olani and her iconic portrait and celebrates the enduring beauty and cultural significance of the Ni'ihau shell lei.

-Material: 100% lightweight preshrunk cotton spun, dyed, and sewn exclusively for us in USA

-Tee Style: Tee Luna (see style description here)

-Tee Color: 'Ele'ele

-Care instructions: hand wash/wash on delicate, tumble dry on low heat

These tees are hand dyed and go through a special process to obtain its color.  Because of this, shading is normal and part of its character. Colors may vary slightly due to this as well as the nature of photographing and monitor color settings.

Customer Reviews

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Karen S
Best T ever!!

I have 12 Mahaina Made T’s and love all of them! They are so cute and fit perfectly! I’m addicted to these t’s!!!!

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Vickie Stoller

Lei Pupu o Niihau Tee - Eleele

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Myra Mayer
Love the Ni’ihau shells

This was my first purchase and the Ni’ihau shells sold me. It was so unique with the 3 strands of different styles. The t-shirt 100% cotton was another plus for it was soft and comfortable to wear.

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Cari Tanabe
Love the colors!

It was my 2nd tshirt purchase and I love the colors and the material is so soft, I usually never purchase a tshirt for this price but it's worth it and now I understand the popularity and hype! I bought a 3rd one within 2 months, I am hooked on these.

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Lianne Yee
Great Local Tees

The lovely vivid colors and high quality of the women’s tees are ideal. The various subtle lei prints adds just the right touch of local flair and style. I’m a very satisfied customer with many Mahina Made tees in my wardrobe.

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LP
My new go-to tees

These tees are so on-trend here in Hawai'i. With a looser fit and a detailed lei design, these are perfect for redefining your Aloha Wear style in Hawai'i. I choose them over other lei tees I've seen because I appreciate the quality of the lei illustration (nicely detailed). As a resident of the Big Island, this is 100% a new staple in my wardrobe. Time to grow my collection!

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Geezmom
Beautiful

Love my Lei Pupu o Niihau tee! The shirt is comfortable and the print is so beautiful! Love the chance to wear a niihau lei!

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Ivana
Kahelelani

Beautiful design of nihau shell leis. Kahelelani is my favorite. Love the color of the t-shirt and the quality of the fabric is light and cool.

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Sharon Loando
Lei Pupu O Niihau black tee

Beautiful and great quality.

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colleen Wann

Love it

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