2012年4月18日 · Maile is an indigenous vine or shrub found in wet forests throughout the Hawaiian Islands. The dark green leaves can be easily overlooked by the uninitiated. To create a lei the stems are stripped of bark, which unleashes maile’s fresh, unmistakable scent, and tied into loose open knots.

2020年5月1日 · Untying a maile lei is the Hawaiian version of a ribbon cutting ceremony, commemorating the opening of new buildings, roads, businesses, and even at Hawai‘i State government sessions. The popularity of giving and receiving lei, along with other Hawaiian cultural practices, has grown in the last century as the islands have become more ...

While maile is sometimes referred to as the maile flower, it is actually a leaf. The maile lei is genrally worn open ended, but a closed maile lei can also be created. This lei is Hawaii’s most popular lei for its long tradition on the islands and its good looks. Maile is its Hawaiian name, and Alyxia oliviformis is its scientific name.

Maile Lei. Maile lei are a favorite for the groom at weddings, as a graduation lei and any special celebration. Maile lei are made from a tropical vine that is gathered in the wild. Early Hawaiians recognized this plant for it’s light vanilla aroma. The vines are harvested and carefully cleaned by …

Maile is one of the oldest and most popular lei material used in ancient Hawaii. It was most commonly worn for the worship of the gods of hula and even used as a symbol of peace offering in times of battle. Its leaves are believed to protect the wearer, bestow good luck, and even possess healing powers.

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Maile Lei with a Twist of Ilima. Regal golden Ilima amorously weaves through the aromatic vines of Maile. Maile leaves are believed to protect the wearer, bestow good luck, and even possess healing powers. This is an open-ended lei which hangs down to the belt line or below.

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