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.

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.

The maile lei is a symbol of respect, peace, friendship and love. In Old Hawaii, this lei was the lei of royalty. Kahunas, Hawaiian priests, used maile leis to bind the bride and groom’s hands together as a symbol of their unity.

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 hand.

The Maile Lei is a traditional Hawaiian Lei made from Maile Vines that grow high in the cool sections of the Hawaiian Mountains. This lei is a masculine lei and is typically worn by men. It is most common to see this lei during Hawaiian weddings worn by the groom.

Maile leis have been a beloved part of Hawaiian culture for centuries, and it’s easy to see why. Not only do they ooze with history, respect and reverence, but their shiny fragrant leaves make them one of the most popular leis to wear.

Maile Lei with Rose. Romantic roses are sewn on a single strand and carefully woven around the silky 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.

For centuries, leis made from the shiny fragrant leaves of maile (alyxia oliviformis) have been used to communicate love, respect, blessing, enduring devotion, reverence, friendship, and a desire for peace. Maile is an indigenous vine or shrub found in wet forests throughout the Hawaiian Islands.