Haku Wedding Lei Set

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COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION– Maile-Style Ti Leaf & White Orchid Lei

Shape: Natural
Materials Used: Orchids & Ti plant
Hawaiian Name: ‘Okika & Ki
Scientific Name: Dendrobium & Cordyline terminalis
This lei is mimicked after the beautiful Maile Lei which hangs as an open-ended lei. The Ti Leaf Lei itself is very durable and when mixed with white orchids ends up making a wonderful Maile-Style Ti Leaf & White Orchid Lei.

DIMENSIONS

Width: 3 inches in diameter.
Length: About 6 feet from end to end. Drapes past the waist when worn.

CARE

Durability: Very durable and long-lasting.
Instructions: Sprinkle orchids with water and refrigerate in bag or container. Keep ti leaf lei dry. It will stain clothing if worn wet.

COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION– Haku

Shape: Dome-shape
Materials Used: Natural base, mix of white orchids and foilage
Hawaiian Name: Haku
A mix of white orchids are used along with fresh foilage to create the White Haku Lei.

DIMENSIONS

Width: 2 inches in diameter.
Length: 22 inches

CARE

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

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.

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 s

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