Wedding Lei Set
$85.00
A pair of wedding leis made especially for the bride and groom with beautiful white orchids. For her, our double white orchid lei, strung kui poepoe in a circular pattern to create a full festive lei. For him, a single stand of white orchids intertwined with a braided ti leaf lei, a symbol of luck and good fortune.
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COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION
Shape: Round
Materials Used: Dendrobium Orchids
Hawaiian Name: ‘Okika
Dendrobium Orchids are strung kui poepoe, or in a circular pattern, to create this Double White Orchid 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
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.
COMPOSITION & CONSTRUCTION
Shape: Flat
Materials Used: Orchids & Ti plant
Hawaiian Name: ‘Okika & Ki
Scientific Name: Dendrobium & Cordyline terminalis
Leaves are braided together and white orchids are intertwined to create this handsome open ended Ti Leaf & White Orchid 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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| Weight | 1.28125 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 21.0 × 6.0 × 5.0 in |