The Boxy Tote

The tote to take with you anywhere and hold your lei supplies, books, laptop, and everything in between.  A comfortable strap length, mid-size compartment, and expandable darting- it’s everything we want in a tote.

This design honors our roots in lei making and sends a simple and important message: Support Your Local Lei Maker. The lei hili palapalai symbolizes our mission at PALAI to weave together community, culture, science, and creativity.

Designed and printed in Hawai'i. 

Behind the Design:

Now more than ever, it’s important to support local lei makers. Lei and flowers hold deep significance in both contemporary local Hawaiʻi culture as well as in traditional Hawaiian cultural practices. To meet the rising demand, many lei and flowers, including the widely used purple orchid lei, are imported from countries like Vietnam. 

By supporting local lei makers, we actively contribute to reducing reliance on imports while supporting Hawaiʻi’s local economy, community, and cultural practices.