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Around 50 orchid blossoms are strung together to make the Single Strand Orchid Lei. Leaves are braided together to create the handsome open-ended Tī Leaf Lei.

Tī Leaf Lei Process: Ti leaves are frozen or baked to create pliability for our lei making process. This preparation darkens the color of the tī leaf a bit and also preserves the strength and integrity of the leaf, ensuring it will hold up beautifully when worn.

DURABILITY
Very durable and long lasting.

DIMENSIONS
Width: Orchid Lei is 2.25 (purple) or 1.5 (white) inches in diameter. Tī Leaf Lei is 1 inch in diameter.
Length: Single Strand Orchid Lei hangs about 18 inches from neck when worn (40 inches long before being tied). Tī Leaf Lei is about 4 feet in length when stretched out.

CARE
Sprinkle orchid lei with water and refrigerate in bag or container. Keep tī leaf lei dry and cool.

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 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.

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