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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
