Na Lau (Leaves) purple or shark teeth were used

or shark teeth were used by people of Hawaiʻi as a tools (such as knives and carvers) and on weapons

shown on beige just for illustrative purposes**

When the heavens dance

pua nani o Hawaiʻi lā

Na Lau (Leaves) purple or shark teeth were usedOur Mea Kanu (Plant) Collection is inspired by the beautiful plants that make up Hawaii's landscape. Indigenous plants, those brought by our ancestors, or those more newly introduced but still familiar all serve as a muse for our nails. One of the many beautiful things about our lelo mkuahine (mother tongue) is the depth of even the simplest of words. Multiple meanings allows for nuance and multiple poetic interpretations. The word "lau" means leaf,