Maile Lei
$89.00
The maile lei is the traditional Hawaiian wedding lei, created by intertwining two beautiful fragrant maile vines, symbolizing the sacred union of the bride and groom. Maile is used for many of life’s important or sacred events, like blessings and funerals. Â The subtle, yet unmistakable scent is unlike any other fragrance. We primarily offer Hilo Maile (as pictured); however, when Hilo Maile is in short supply we may offer maile grown in other South Pacific locations such as Tonga. These South Pacific Maile are thicker than Hilo Maile Leis. If you have a preference, you may use the special instructions section during checkout to let us know.
PLEASE NOTE:Â ***NO CALIFORNIA DELIVERY****
Maile Leis absolutely cannot be shipped to California due to strict agricultural restrictions. Please consider our Maile-Style Ti Leaf Lei as an alternative. May be in short supply, substitution may be necessary.Â
Description
Found deep in the wet tropical Hawaiian forests, the maile vine has a distinctive vanilla like scent.
DURABILITY
Perishable
DIMENSIONS
Width: 3 inches in diameter.
Length: About 6 feet from end to end. Drapes past the waist when worn.
CARE
Mist generously with water, wrap lei in moist paper towel, place in plastic bag and refrigerate. Ideal temperature 54°F (12°C).
RELATED INFORMATION
Vanilla-scented maile is a vine-like shrub that grows in the mountain rainforests of Hawaii. The vine bark and leaves are stripped and intertwined and knotted to make the maile lei. It is associated with Laka, the patron spirit of hula (dance), and was commonly used in sacred ceremonies. Today, the maile lei is the traditional lei used in very important ceremonies, such as weddings and funerals.
Additional information
Additional information
| Weight | 0.56875 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 25.0 × 10.0 × 3.0 in |
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Kristen –
Absolutely fabulous. I have ordered maile from Hawaii Flower Lei for several graduations on the mainland, and it always arrived fresh, fragrant, beautiful, and on time. The graduates felt the aloha spirit with that unmistakable special-occasion scent.