Max Imports

Excellent place to buy leis and lei supplies. Price is the best you will find for something like eyelash yarn rolls. Their inventory is amazing. It's a warehouse but it works just fine as a place to browse and buy. Both ladies working there week were very helpful and friendly. I'm sure they don't give everyone but probably because I was buying 30 rolls of yarn, straws and beads they included a free cloth bag for my goods, so nice! Not open weekends and construction along Dillingham is presently nightmarish but check them out!

So efficient and they have so much as such a nice cost to us! I didn't know this place existed but then again I'm not crafty so I never need anything. The selections of already made lei's and ribbons of all sorts is amazing. I really enjoyed looking through and the friendly person who helped me was so honest. I will return to get more ribbons for these graduation lei's!!! Mahalo

Yarn lei supplies in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii...When my mom calls me, I worry. She hardly ever calls - and when she leaves a message to call her back, I'm ready for the worst....I called her back as soon as I psyched myself up.Mom had a nervous laugh in her voice, so I braced myself even more...She explained that she and her classmates wanted to do something for the 88 graduates of their high school, Sacred Hearts Academy. They didn't want to give a perishable flower lei, so they thought that a yarn lei would be appropriate. What does that have to do with me? I attended Maryknoll School. Hah!Mom knows that I know how to make a yarn lei - and quite efficiently. I had made 100 lei for my nephew's graduation, so, what's 88 more?Mom also knows that I know where to get supplies at a reasonable price. She suggested that I call Max Imports and see if they're open.It's not easy saying "no" to mom. Thinking about all the sacrifices she made for me over the decades... well... you know...So, of course, mom was right. Max Imports was open. The phone was answered right away and the nice lady on the phone helped me so much. I told her that I needed to make 88 lei. She asked what school and figured out the colors:Yellow grosgrain ribbon - 3 spoolsWhite long eyelash yarn - 9 packagesYellow short eyelash yarn - 9 packagesTotal = $485.34, including taxI told the kind lady that I could be there in about an hour after getting cash from the bank - no problem. That was enough time for her to pull the items from the shelves.When I got to Max Imports in Kalihi, there was metered street parking and a free parking lot next to the warehouse. I went up to the table like she described and rang the "Apple Bell". She appeared quickly and I gave her the cash. She went back inside to get a receipt for me.I found out that her name was Alice. I had seen her before at the Douglas Trade Shows at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. I had bought yarn and ribbon from them several times in the past. I had even come to this shop to get supplies. Alice was so knowledgeable and pleasant. She even helped me carry a box to my car! As we walked, I thanked her because I know that the prices at Walmart and Longs are higher. She added that those retailers wouldn't have the quantity I needed. She's right!So - if you need to make many lei, come to Max Imports for the best prices and service! Good luck!

Great crew!!! Only if they had deals other than bulk. Loved it tho. I recommend people to go!

Need ribbon to make a graduation lei? This is your one stop shop. Tons of ribbon, yarn, and even ready made lei ready to go if you've got no time to make your own. They aren't open on Saturdays, but the owner was there and let me make a purchase. Thank you for being so accommodating! Prices are better than other craft stores- stop by and check it out!

Directions from Dillingham and N King St. Drive straight. On left is shopping center. On right is HCC.On Dillingham, turn left onto Kokea at stop light.The business is located on Kokea and Dillingham. Before business, Leslie's place a bar. There is stream parallel to Kokea St. On other side of stream is City Square.Parking on street is metered parking. Worker said be careful of meter maid.Hours of business is Mon to Fri 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.Paul Lee and wife are owners of business. This is the best place to buy lei supplies that include already made leis, eye lash yarn, rattail cord, ribbons, and other merchandise. Show GE license for wholesale price. I mentioned to Paul that I bought short eyelash yarn from trade show and wanted to change to long lash. He said normally won't allow to exchange with no receipt and don't need to see ge license. One coworker bought 1 bag of 10 for Half Moon blue long lash sparkle 1 bag and 1 bag of Half Moon curry feather for about $55. Another coworker bought 2 fizz like eyelash yarn.Business is at Douglas Trade Show a couple times a year. Yearly warehouse sale is once a year.They wholesale to Ben Franklin, Don Quixote with small selection, Longs during graduation, and Walmart during graduation with large selection.

Went to get items to prepare for end of school year. They had a HUGE selection of yarn and ribbon and so much more. Parking is on the street. The staff was so helpful and had much knowledge.

The staff was super friendly and very accommodating and although the place was hard to find, I'm glad that they sell the supplies that I needed. Highly recommended them for people buying art supplies on a tight budget.

This was the best little treasure outlet to discover if you got any lei making needs. All the ribbons and colors you could even imagine. Along with indispensable types, colors, and qualities of feather lashes. This is the place that sends over to CVS and Ben Franklin. *Hint pay cash to avoid extra charges*

A variety of lays as well as products needed to make glaze... Customer service was remarkable... Owner was amazing