Deluxe Rose Wedding Lei Set

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COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION

Shape: Natural
Materials Used: Rose
Hawaiian Name: Loke
Scientific Name: Rosaceae
Petite rose buds are strung kui poepoe and twisted with the creating a beautiful lei.

DIMENSIONS

Width: 2.5 inches in diameter.
Length: Hangs about 18 inches from neck when worn (40 inches long before being tied).

CARE

Durability: Fairly durable.
Instructions: Sprinkle with water and refrigerate in bag or container.

RELATED INFORMATION

Brought to Hawaii in the early 1800s, the rose has been an integral part of lei making in Hawaii ever since, used frequently as accents in both traditional haku leis as well as more contemporary orchid leis. The pink lokelani or cottage rose is the Island of Maui’s official flower – the only non-native plant to be recognized as the official flower of any of the Hawaiian Islands.

COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION

Shape: Flat
Materials Used: Ti plant
Hawaiian Name: Ki
Scientific Name: Dendrobium & Cordyline terminalis
Leaves are braided together and rosebuds are intertwined to create this handsome open-ended Maile-Style Ti Leaf & Rosebud Twist Lei.

DIMENSIONS

Width: 2 inches in diameter.
Length: Hangs about 4 feet from top to bottom.

CARE

Durability: Fairly durable.
Instructions: Sprinkle orchids with water and refrigerate in bag or container.

RELATED INFORMATION

Dendrobium orchids have been among Hawaii’s most popular plants since they were introduced from the Philippines in 1896. They have since become the single most valuable commercial flower in Hawaii. Visitors to the Hawaiian Islands will notice orchids throughout their vacation – they may receive a fresh orchid lei upon arrival, or enjoy a tropical cocktail with a fresh orchid hanging on the lip of their glass.

The ti plant was brought to Hawaii prior to 1778 by the early Polynesians from Tangaroa, Tane, Ti and Rongo. Hawaiian Ki was considered sacred to the Hawaiian god, Lono, and to the goddess of the hula, Laka. It symbolized high rank and divine power. The leaves were used by the kahuna priests in ancient rituals as protection from evil spirits.

In old Hawaii, Ki was extremely important for practical reasons as well. It was commonly used medicinally. The leaves were wrapped around warm stones to serve as hot packs for injuries. The leaves were also boiled to make a drink, which aided in nerve and muscle relaxation, and the steam from boiled young shoots and leaves was an excellent decongestant.

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