The 3 Best Leis Around the Maui Area

Lei making remains one of Hawaiʻi’s most recognizable expressions of culture, and Maui shops continue that tradition with care and artistry. The Leis category in The Maui News’ Best of Maui readers’ choice contest highlights places where the craft is treated with respect, creativity and intention. Locals voted for businesses that honor the meaning behind giving and wearing a lei.

Native Intelligence centers Hawaiian culture in everything it offers, including its lei designs. The website outlines the shop’s mission to support cultural practitioners and preserve traditional knowledge through goods that are rooted in place. Its selection of lei incorporates materials and techniques tied to Hawaiian practice, and the store’s broader collection of handmade items reflects a deep commitment to education and community. Native Intelligence blends artistry with purpose, allowing customers to bring home pieces that tell a story.

Haku Maui specializes in handcrafted haku lei and floral designs made with intention and artistry. Its website features an array of flower crowns and arrangements that are created in small batches, often incorporating locally grown blooms. The shop emphasizes the cultural significance of lei giving, offering workshops that teach traditional methods while giving customers hands-on experience. The detailed product descriptions and imagery online highlight the care that goes into each design.

Uʻi Gallery presents a collection of locally inspired artwork, jewelry and gifts, with lei-themed pieces reflected in various creative forms. Although not exclusively a lei shop, the gallery’s website showcases handcrafted items that celebrate Hawaiian motifs, including florals and patterns associated with lei culture. The mix of art and wearable pieces allows visitors to experience different interpretations of island traditions through the eyes of local artists.

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