Heavenly Hakus Kauai by Elvrine Chow is a book that teaches the traditional Hawaiian wili-style of making flower and foliage head leis (haku lei), featuring color photos, plant identification, usage suggestions, and step-by-step instructions. It serves as a guide to perpetuate the cultural practice, showcasing local Kauai flora and island life through the lens of lei making, with the author offering workshops to teach the craft firsthand.
Author: Elvrine Chow, a Kauai-based lei maker, collaborated with photographer Ada Koene.
Kauai Made Book Elvrine Chow