Haku Wedding Lei Set

A crown for the queen and an elegant long maile-style ti leaf lei wrapped with matching white orchids for her king.

DURABILITY
Very durable and long lasting.

DIMENSIONS
White Haku Lei:
Width: 2 inches in diameter
Length: 22 inches

Maile-Style Ti Leaf & White Orchid Lei:
Width: 3 inches in diameter
Length: About 6 feet from end to end. Drapes past the waist when worn

CARE
Sprinkle orchids with water and refrigerate in bag or container. Keep ti leaf lei dry. It will stain clothing if worn wet.

RELATED INFORMATION
In contemporary Hawaiian society, the term “haku” is associated with a lei worn on the head. However, traditionally, “haku” simply refers to the method of making a lei with a base material, such as a ti leaf, or tree bark, and braiding it while adding flowers, leaves, or ferns. This is a traditional Hawaiian style of lei making that was common in old Hawaii. The contemporary haku head lei is quite popular in the Islands for weddings, graduations, and any special occasion.

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.

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