The fragrant Maile lei, which is made up of green leaves similar to laurel, is considered to be the oldest type of lei in the tradition of Hawaiian lei making. A Maile lei is a must for brides and grooms in a Hawaiian Wedding. The dark green leaves give off a fragrant sweet smell. Our Maile Lei are made to order from fresh picked wild leaves... place your order early.
The Maile Lei is an open lei, approximately 48" long. Full, bushy, clean, traditional, and fragrant... hand picked, fresh from the forest.
GUARANTEED FRESH!
Order an Orchid Lei together with Maile Lei or other Traditional Hawaiian Lei for reduced shipping charges. All of our Flowers and Lei are Guaranteed Fresh delivered anywhere in the USA ($10 charge for Alaska & other remote areas).
Note: An additional charge for "FedEX Priority Shipping" may be required during certain times of the year... very hot weather, very cold weather, or very busy times. Please see "shipping charges" at the time of check out.
We need a day (two is better) to prepare the lei. We ship on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. Federal Express takes two days to deliver to most of the country (one day to some areas on the West coast.) You can expect to see your lei in the morning on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (maybe Tuesday on the West coast.) Therefore; order early and if you have special considerations or questions, contact us toll free. 888-884-KONA or send email. We can work with you.
"HUla Holoku"
The dancer wears a holoku—a formal 19th century dress with a long train—and traditionally dances barefooted. The painting suggests the flowing, graceful movement of the dance by superimposing several images of the dancer as she moves from side to side and slowly forward. Early missionaries promoted the wearing of the mu'umu'u, a loose sack-like dress. The more formal holoku was worn on special occasions. It is still a tradition; annual holoku balls are held with prizes for the most outstanding designs.
Words and Image excerpted from "Voyagers" by Herb Kawainui Kane.
Published by Whalesong, Inc. 1991
