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The beauty of the orchid has made it one of Hawaii’s most sought-after flowers. It has many wonderful traits, including its elegant shape and lack of scent make orchid leis very resilient and can last several days with proper care. The flowers are medium sized and have the scientific name Orchidaceae. The Hawaiian name of these plants are ʻokika honohono (Dendrobium) or ʻokika. The lack of scent makes them perfect for a lei for those who are sensitive to fragrances. The flowers can be used in their natural colors in a lei or tinted with other colors. Their natural colors are white, purple and jade. They are often dyed deep blue, jade, red, pink, light blue, emerald and yellow to really make the colors pop. They are durable flowers, making them highly prized for use in leis. The orchid is a symbol of affection and love, and they are given as gifts to loved ones to express both of those emotions. They have ben used in the past as medicine as well as for its decorative use. These flowers have been cultivated by many cultures, including the Aztecs and the ancient Greeks for their use in medicines. In 1799, the dendrobium orchid was classified as an orchid genus. The piercing weave, known as kui, as well as the braiding method known as haku are used to create leis with orchids. Orchids by themselves may be used in orchid leis for sale, or the blossoms may be used allowing with tuberose or ti leaves to create beautiful, unisex leis for any occasion. They are common for use in birthdays, wedding, anniversaries and graduations. See the fresh orchids available below and choose the one that is just right for your special occasion.
While maile is sometimes referred to as the maile flower, it is actually a leaf. The maile lei is genrally worn open ended, but a closed maile lei can also be created. This lei is Hawaii’s most popular lei for its long tradition on the islands and its good looks. Maile is its Hawaiian name, and Alyxia oliviformis is its scientific name. The leaf has a dark green hue, and its scent is a woodsy fragrance with just a hint of spice and vanilla. It is not tinted because its dark green color is so popular and sought after in Hawaiian leis. The maile leaf is delicate, and when refrigerated its leis will stay fresh for three days. It will turn brown if exposed to excessive heat. The maile lei is a symbol of respect, peace, friendship and love. In Old Hawaii, this lei was the lei of royalty. Kahunas, Hawaiian priests, used maile leis to bind the bride and groom’s hands together as a symbol of their unity. The Hilo method of twisting is often used to make a maile lei for sale. Maile leaves are sometimes paired with the pikake, tuberose or white orchid to add pops of white to the lei. Graduations, proms and weddings are the perfect times to order maile leis. It’s common to buy maile leis for a groom or for any man who has a special occasion coming up. The maile leis below are a great way to find a special lei for a special man. *For customers in California, the ti leaf will be substituted due to agricultural restrictions.
The kukui nut is a dark nut with a smooth surface. The royal chiefs of Hawaii once wore leis made from these nuts. The ancient polynesians brought these nuts to Hawaii, and Hawaiians have prized it since that time for its good looks and its many uses. Leis that use the polished kukui nut have long been symbols of protection and peace. Leis made from kukui nuts last a long time, and they look great on both women and men. Our kukui nut leis will give you the bold look that has been so sought-after and treasured in Hawaii for centuries.
Hawaiians have long use their beautiful shells to make long-lasting leis that are unique to the Hawaiian islands. Hawaii has such a variety of stunning shells that there are many beautiful leis that can be made from them. Wearing a shell lei is a great way to keep the tropical beauty of Hawaii close at hand. Tiny shells like the mongo as well as larger shells that have many colors and patterns can be used to make magnificent leis. Hawaiian shells may be combined with other materials such as kukui nuts to make leis that have a variety of textures, shapes and colors. See the beauty of our shell leis and try one to get into the aloha spirit that the proud tradition of shell leis is a part of.
There are many Hawaiian flowers that have fragrances that are powerful and lingering. When these are used in leis, they create a lei that has a strong scent that stays for a long time. The tuberose is one flower that has a strong scent that drifts upward from the leis made from it with its sweet fragrance. The tuberose is often made into leis or used with other flowers to add its strong scent to them. The pikake flower is another strongly scented Hawaiian flower, and it has a soft and beautiful white color. The strong scents of plumerias can be citrusy, fruity or sweet. With a plumeria lei, you’ll get a lei with both bright color and a strong fragrance to immerse yourself in when you wear it.
The exotic scents of Hawaii are one of the things that is best known about the islands. Many of the flowers and leaves on the islands have scents that linger and enchant anyone who smells them. With a Hawaiian scented lei, you can have these scents around you to enjoy, or you can give them as a gift. Scented leis are perfect for those who love fragrant smells and who wish they could experience the perfumed air of Hawaii. Choose a lei that will give the recipient something that smells delicious and make their occasion even sweeter. Hawaiian flowers come in a broad range of scents from the sweet to the spicy to those that have a note of vanilla scent.
In Hawaii, masculine leis are a part of a long, proud tradition. Some of the leis that are most respected and celebrated are those worn by men. With these thoughtful leis, the men in your life can be a part of that proud tradition. Kukui nuts in black and brown make beautiful, elegant leis that any boy or man in your life would love to wear. Kukui nuts are often paired with shells to create leis that are long-lasting, beautiful and perfect for a wide range of special occasions. A great Father’s Day gift is a cigar lei. A maile lei is a lovely gift for a son’s graduation or for his wedding. At Christmas, give the men in your life a bright red he’e berry lei. Let the men in your life know how much they mean to you with a thoughtful and meaningful lei gift.
The perfect solution for your next gathering. Take advantage of our wholesale lei pricing when you buy leis in bulk.
A school that teaches the traditional hula dance is a hula halau. Since ancient times, Hawaiians have performed this graceful and beautiful form of dance. Today, many forms of the hula are taught in hula halaus. Wearing a lei while dancing the hula is a part of the tradition, and the gift of a lei is perfect for giving to those in your hula class as well as to the hula teacher. An orchid or carnation lei will make a perfect hula gift because they are durable and will hold up to lots of dancing. For lots of color to wear during the hula, choose a plumeria or ohai ali’i lei. For a sweet scent to smell as you learn this traditional dance, a ginger or pikake lei will give you a sweet fragrance that lingers.
Blessings and ceremonies are important to those in the Hawaiian islands as well as in cultures around the world. All of these celebrations have integrated the lei into the occasion to add more meaning to the festivities as well as to add some beauty and fun. It’s easy to buy a lei as a gift, and the gift is one that is full of meaning for the recipient. When a blessing is done, giving a lei is a lovely way to show your appreciation for the blessing. A lei may be integrated into the blessing as well. The traditional Hawaiian priest, known as a kahuna, may give a lei as he bestows the blessing. There are many ceremonies around the world that are steeped in tradition in and meaning. From a baby’s christening ceremony to a housewarming, these ceremonies are special for all who attend. When you give a lei for these occasions, you show your affection and appreciate during a meaningful time. During important times in your loved ones’ lives, giving a lei made from fresh flowers or greenery that has used traditional artistic methods to weave it into a lei is always a thoughtful and welcome gift.
A luau is an amazing celebration that brings ancient traditions together with modern forms of fun and means of comfort. The grand feast of ancient tradition has continued in the modern luau that is a fun way to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays or just for people to have a good time and good meal together. The luau generally includes plenty of food, lots of smiling guests and some entertainment to make the party festive. Attending a luau is the classic way for visitors to join in with Hawaiian traditions during their time on the islands. Throwing your own luau can allow you to embrace some of the ancient traditions of Hawaii by wearing the lei. This garland is more than just beautiful materials worn for their color and scent. Since ancient times, the lei has been a part of the tradition of the Hawaii luau. Any variety of the lei can be worn to a luau as long as the wearing enjoys it. If you are hosting the luau, having a number of different types of leis available for your guests allows them each to choose the one that they like best. Luau leis can be made from just about any beautiful flower, seed or nut, including ginger blossoms, orchids, maile leaves, carnations, ti leaves and kukui nuts. A lei that makes you feel good is the perfect one for you to wear to a luau.
A memorial service or funeral is a meaningful time for the loved ones of the deceased. Friends and family members come together and show their respect and love for the person who has passed and support each other during this difficult time. In Hawaii, this time is also the time to pick out a funeral lei that will show their love and support. A funeral lei can be worn to the service, or it can be given to the family and friends of the deceased. It can also be used as a decoration at the ceremony to honor the deceased’s memory. A funeral lei is used at many Hawaiian funerals to decorate an urn or the table of photos. Many guests who want to show their affection for the deceased also wear a funeral lei. Common funeral leis are the maile or ti leaf leis. For others, the favorite choice is a floral lei. The lei is a symbol of the spirit of aloha, and any lei that is worn or brought to a funeral is a good choice for saying goodbye and showing respect to the deceased. A beautiful funeral lei allows you to bid your condolences, show respect and to say goodbye to the person who has departed.
Hawaii is known for its lovely orchids, and the orchid head is the most beautiful part of this plant. They are often used to decorate a bride’s head and can be worn in any woman’s hair for any occasion to add some color and beauty to her look. Orchids come in so many sizes and colors that you can find just the right one that will look best in your hair for a party or fun night out. Orchids come in everything from subtle white blossoms to bright blues and pinks. With such a range of color, this is a versatile flower with a color for every taste. Use several orchid heads to create a lovely bouquet of orchids for your table. You can also create your own lei by stringing them together. Add island flavor to any table by using them on your tabletops to create an exotic tablescape. With fresh orchid heads, there is no end to the decorations that you can put together. For dinner parties, bring one as a gift or put one in your hair to make the evening more festive.
One of the best types of gifts from Hawaii is the gift of something handmade on the islands. Each of the handmade jewelry items are made with care to create the delicate beauty that anyone will treasure. The lovely materials and beautiful shapes of these jewelry pieces make them thoughtful gifts for anyone for any occasion. Pieces with heart shapes, earrings that dangle and island materials in bright colors are just some of the jewelry items that make great gifts for any jewelry lover. To give the recipient a gift that will bring them Hawaiian materials, there are jewelry pieces that use items like sea glass, puka shells, coral and other island materials for beautiful colors and interesting shapes. For someone who enjoys subtle jewelry pieces, there are simple pieces like handmade bracelets, earrings and necklaces that go perfectly with any outfit. To give a literal aloha to someone you care about, choose a handmade bracelet or necklace that spells out the word right on the piece. For those who love Hawaii, it’s a great way to keep the spirit of aloha close by all the time.
