Hi there my dear reader! Are you planning a trip to Hawaii for a special occasion such as graduation ceremony, wedding or anniversaries?
Dress up in island style and mark the important moments by wearing the traditional Hawaiian Flower Necklaces or Leis.
In this article, I have listed down 9 Types of Hawaiian Necklaces that is made out of Flower, Shell and Pendant.
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9 Types of Hawaiian Necklaces (Flower, Shell and Pendant)
1. Purple Orchid Lei
Purple Orchid Lei is the classic go-to flower necklace because it is suitable for all joyful occasions as it symbolizes welcome and celebration.
You can wear the simple single strand fresh dendrobium orchid lei made by OrchidLoveCo.
If you prefer a fluffier and fuller design, you can opt for Bombay Fresh Double Orchid Lei that can go up to 6 orchid leis so you see the flowers at all angles as made by FiftyFlowers.
2. Tuberose Lei
Tuberose is known as the romantic flower because it fills up the air with its pleasant perfume.
When there is romance such as weddings and anniversaries, you will spot the Tuberose Lei at the scene.
Here we have a keiki lei, or kid sized flower necklace, that KanakaCrafted made with white tuberose and accented with purple dendrobium.
3. Maile Lei
Maile is a type of leaf found deep in the forest of Hawaii and it represents respect and honor.
Grooms or distinguished guests will wear the open-ended Maile Lei during weddings and ceremonies to mark the importance of the occasion.
The model is wearing a maile and kukunaokala lei made by Hawaii Flower lei that means the perfect union of land and sea.
4. Ti Leaf Lei
Ti Leaf Lei is popular among graduates and it brings blessing, protection and good luck.
Since there is a strict rule that maile leaf cannot be exported out of the island, ti leaf is as used as an alternative to recreate the maile look.
Leighannk shared a video tutorial on how you can make a ti leaf lei at home.
5. Kukui Nut Lei
Kukui Nut Lei is a bead like necklace that comes in white, black and brown colors.
The kukui nut is burned as candles during the time of ancient Hawaiians which now gives its meaning as strength and light.
Thehawaiianmarket teaches how to make a kukui nut lei in her Youtube with materials such as ribbons, scissors, threader and colored kukui nuts.
6. Carnation Lei
Next, we have the carnation lei which is also known as the friendship lei. Thursd shared this gorgeous carnation lei in different shades of red, pink and purple that definitely brighten up the room.
7. Plumeria Lei
Plumeria Lei means aloha. If real flowers are hard to get, you can always opt for the forever lei.
LilikoiHawaii made this elegant forever plumeria lei that features form flowers, pulmeria essential oil and wooden bead as scent diffuser.
However, if you have an abundance of plumeria flower, you can follow Ulu A’e Learning Center on how to string your very own plumeria lei with just needle and thread.
8. Kao Wood
Kao wood is native to the island and it is used to outwardly profess the culture and beliefs of the Hawaiian people.
Today, you can find this treasured wood in the Hawaiian fish hook pendant or makau and Hawaiian sea turtle pendant or honu.
TheOfficialPTL made this polished Makau pendant with handcarved buffalo bone and kao wood.
KekoaDesigns made this Genuine Koa Wood Tribal Carved Turtle Honu Pendant that features the traditional spiral design.
9. Puka shell
Puka shell is another bead like traditional necklace that features cowrie shell or shell pieces with holes as shared by D below.
