Tī Leaves – Red (10 Loose Small)
$22.00
Add a Hawaiian flare to a vase of flowers with one of these petite ti leaves. Or lay them flat under a centerpiece on your dining room table. The Hawaiian name for the ti leaf is “ki” and 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.
Please Note: Our “Red” Ti Leaves will vary in color. See photos for examples. They can be a solid muted tone of red as pictured, or a “rainbow” ti leaf, which is green in the center with red on the edges. Exact color will depend on availability.
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Strong & Durable Lei |
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Description
These petite red ti leaves may be used in cooking, or as decorations for luaus or weddings.
DURABILITY
Very durable and long lasting.
DIMENSIONS
Width: Varies. Around 4 inches in diameter.
Length: Varies. Around 1 foot long.
CARE
Trim stems and keep in vase of water until ready to use.
RELATED INFORMATION
The tī plant was brought to Hawaii prior to 1778 by the early Polynesians from Tangaroa, Tane, Tī, and Rongo. Hawaiian Kī 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, Kī 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.
Additional information
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2500 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 18.0 × 4.0 × 1.0 in |
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