There are many native Hawaiian crafts.
Hawaii is an island state whose residents have a rich history of arts and crafts. The craftsmen use different materials to produce these crafts, materials that are native to the island.
Leiomano
A leiomano is a traditional Hawaiian necklace made from cord and shark teeth. In the past, Hawaiian craftsmen strung leather cord through the holes in the roots of the sharks' teeth. Sharks' teeth were often used as weapons as well, although these necklaces were worn as an adornment. Today, craftsmen continue this tradition using various types of cord such as hemp, braided cord and leather.
Apu
This native Hawaiian household craft is used as a type of beverage-holder. The apu is made from coconut halves. Both the outer and inner shells are sanded down until they are smooth and shiny. Sometimes a string is attached to one side so the apu can hang easily from a beverage serving container.
Lei Pupu
Lei pupu means "shell lei." It is a type of craft that is made to wear as jewelry. The lei strings together a line of small shells which are native to Hawaii. Shells are typically worn on the wrists and ankles. When they click together they produce noise which is useful for creating rhythm for dance and song.
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