HAKU LEI

Crown them in Beauty

Add color and joy to your celebrations with our authentic Hawaiian lei! We have a great variety of these headpieces/crowns, all handcrafted with amazing attention to detail using real flowers, tropical plants, and foliage.

They’re perfect for graduations, weddings, and more, especially when paired with a custom handwritten note or message. Order a simple or premium lei to accentuate their beauty, or elevate the occasion with a Hawaiian flower crown and an orchid lei in one package!

Adorn Them with a Crown of Hawaiian Flowers

Experience the beauty of Hawaiʻi with our Hawaiian-made haku lei! Also known as lei poʻo (literally “head lei”), these lei are usually reserved for the most special occasions, like weddings. But that doesn’t mean you can’t give your loved one a Hawaiian flower crown for another celebration! They’re also popular graduation lei or as a gift for Mother’s Day, birthdays, and other momentous events.

Why choose Buy Hawaiian Lei for these headpieces? In addition to our lei being 100% authentic and handmade, there are no hidden fees with our lei. We also offer full transparency with our shipping costs, so you can shop with confidence!

Haku Lei, Graduation Lei, and More!

Buy Hawaiian Lei is the go-to for beautifully made lei for celebrations of all types, providing an excellent selection of purple orchid lei, double orchid lei, Hawaiian ti leaf lei, Hawaiian flower crowns, and more. Need to order lei in bulk for fundraising, parties, and other events? We offer bulk lei, too! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

We ship locally and nationwide! Buy Hawaiian Lei also offers a freshness guarantee. We’ll ship your lei in colorful, temperature-controlled boxes to ensure a beautiful presentation and freshness of your order. Gift the spirit of Hawaiʻi!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a haku lei?

They’re a head (crown) lei usually reserved for special occasions, such as luaus/parties, graduations, weddings, and other ceremonies. The word “haku” refers to a lei-making technique where the flowers and/or greenery are sewn or braided with the “face-out.”

When is a Hawaiian flower crown worn or given as a gift?

The tradition of making and giving lei stems from ancient Hawaiʻi when lei were used for ceremonial purposes, adornment, and to signify rank. As the tourism industry grew, they were given as a gift for those arriving and leaving. Flower crowns, or lei poʻo, are considered special and are worn or given as a gift for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.

How long do haku lei last?

They’re generally made of orchids, which are known for their durability. However, since orchid blooms and flowers gather moisture and nutrients from the air, storage is important to extend the life of the lei. With proper care, a flower lei will last 5 to 7 days after it’s made. See our lei care guide/video.