Hand Painted Kukui Nut Lei – Blue Hibiscus
$18.00
Traditional kukui nuts are sanded and polished and a lovely hibiscus flower is carefully painted on each nut before stringing them to create this Kukui Nut Lei.
The best thing about this lei is that it will last forever!
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COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION
Shape: Round
Materials Used: Kukui
Hawaiian Name: Kukui
Scientific Name: Aleurites moluccana
The Kukui nuts are sanded and polished and a lovely hibiscus is carefully painted on each nut before stringing them to create this Kukui Nut Lei.
DIMENSIONS
Width: 1 inch in diameter.
Length: Hangs about 18 inches from neck when worn (40 inches long before being tied).
CARE
Durability: Extremely durable and non-perishable.
Instructions: No special care needed – lasts forever.
RELATED INFORMATION
The kukui, or candlenut tree, was probably introduced to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers, because it has always been an essential part of Hawaiian society. Oil extracted from the kernels was used for lamps. Dyes for tapa cloth were obtained from the roots and green seed covering. Polished kukui nuts were sewn into leis. Because the tree’s products played an important part in the daily lives of the Hawaiians, the kukui nut tree has been designated the State Tree of Hawaii and the lei made of its flowers and leaves represent the Island of Molokai.
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| Weight | 0.21875 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 17.0 × 2.0 × 1.0 in |