Maunaloa
$52.00
This lavish lei is strung in the maunaloa style, requiring a lot of time and patience. One by one, individual orchid petals are arranged to form a firm spine and velvet rim. The true beauty of this lei comes from the love and care required for intricacy.
FRAGRANCE: Unscented
RECOMMENDED: Everyone
Leis must be ordered 48 hours prior to arrival. Last minute orders risk unavailability and may be substituted with another lei.
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history
history
Dendrobium orchids are native to Asia and the Pacific Islands. There are a thousand species of Dendrobiums. Some were used exclusively by orchidists in Hawai‘i, France, and Thailand to create hybrids that are still used.
about this lei
about this lei
Flat stringing method:
kui lau
This lei uses the petals rather than the flower itself. The bottom of individual petals are pierced through the thicker ends with the petal wings facing outward. Petals are strung laterally, alternating left and right.
ancient materials
ancient materials
Early Hawaiians didn’t have steel needles, so they used a piece of the smooth round midrib of the coconut leaf or stems of flowers from native grasses. For string, they used fibers from the native olona shrub or the hala tree.
Reviews (4)
4 reviews for Maunaloa
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Chelsie –
This lei is so regal….gorgeous.
Chelsie –
This was definitely fresh, super beautiful. You can see/feel each petal. Has a “specialty” look to it, but I felt like it was a little stiff. I’m not familiar with the other leis and how they feel when worn, but I guess maybe it’s the tightness of the petals??? I’m sure it’s better to have the petals tight together instead of falling apart.
Chelsie –
I was surprised how long this lei lasted! Since they were fresh flowers, I assumed they would wilt after the first day. It lasted a few days.
Chelsie –
Worth the Specialty Greet price!