Celebrate not only the lei makers in our communities, but also the kuleana we each hold to perpetuate this living cultural practice. The BE Your Local Lei Maker tee is an invitation to learn and carry forward this tradition, so you can offer lei to your loved ones, your community, and create for the moments that matter.

The design features a Lei Lāʻī made in Hilo Style gently wrapped in Lei ʻIlima, and accented by a single ʻIlima blossom. Lei Lāʻī symbolizes protection and wards off bad spirits, and ʻilima is the official flower of Oʻahu. A lei of ʻilima is a sign of healthy ʻāina and delicate hands, as it takes hundreds of blossoms to create a single strand, and the flowers must be placed on a pillow to be strung and avoid being touched to prevent bruising.

Made from 100% organic ring-spun cotton, this unisex t-shirt is high-quality, super comfy, and best of all: eco-friendly.

Sizing runs small so size up.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!