Behind the Scene

Aloha and welcome everyone,

This space is where I share the quieter side of my journey with Niʻihau shell jewelry — the moments, thoughts, and experiences that live behind each finished piece.

Here, you’ll find reflections shaped by time at the workbench, lessons learned through patience, and the small, often unseen details that influence how I create. Everything shared here comes from years of hands-on experience, care for tradition, and a deep respect for the shells and the process.

Behind the Scenes is where the heart, meaning, and intention behind my work come together. I hope this space helps you feel closer to the art, the journey, and the aloha that guide every creation.

With aloha,
Janjira — ShellsHawaii.com

To begin your learning journey, start with:

• 2026 New Update — Behind the Scenes of Niʻihau Shell Jewelry
• Imperfect Niʻihau Shells — Something Many Don’t Realize
• Custom Orders — The Hidden Challenges and Rewards (Part 2)
• Custom Orders — Turning Dreams into Shell Jewelry (Part 1)
• The Story Behind My Hawaiian Pineapple Design
• Hawaiian Shell Jewelry Photo Time
• Creating Lei 2007: Double-Double Kipona (#2007)
• Double-Double Pīkake Earrings — When Both Sides Turn Out Completely Different
• Creating Lei 2005
• The Work Behind My 3 Momi Pikake Earrings
• Sorting Momi Shells for a New Pikake Design
• The Making of a Kahelelani Poepoe Lei (#2001)
• Creating a Kahelelani Two-Strand Poepoe (#2000)
• Kahelelani Shell Hunting — The Morning Magic
• My First Hawaiian Shelling Experience
• The Story Behind My Name — Janjira (จันทร์จิรา), A Long-Lasting Moon
• Island Life on Kauaʻi — Living Beside My Niʻihau Shell Creation
• Sunday Packing — A Little Aloha Behind My Niʻihau and Hawaiian Shell Jewelry
• My August Adventure — “Nothing Is Ever Simple” Edition
• Mahalo for Your Orders Everyone — Everything’s Running Smooth Again
• How Gratitude Reflects in My Life and Everything I Do
• The “Cha-Ching” Sound of Gratitude When Niʻihau Shell Jewels Come In
• A Holiday Mahalo — Thank You for Shopping Niʻihau Shell Jewelry at ShellsHawaii
• My Journey with Niʻihau Shell Jewelry