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A LEI

"A lei is not simply a strand of flowers sewn on a string, it is a garland of the many strands
of love which grow over time, woven together into a symbol of affection and care for the recipient.
Things strung on a string are a necklace, a gift woven of love is a lei".
-Leilehua Yuen

Versace Beach Shoes on Waikiki Beach Photo copyright by D.Wheeler Waikiki Palm Trees Photo Copyright...by D.Wheeler My beautiful friend Kepi (Debbie) with Leis on her Birthday Aloha written in the sand on Waikiki Beach Photo Copyright..by D.Wheeler

    How To Make A Lei
    Hawaiian lei makers use a special lei needle, if you don't have one simply use a large needle such as a darning needle.

  • Measure the length of the lei you would like...
  • Take the measurement around your neck down to the finished length... for example the center of your chest (about a metre).
  • Cut a piece of dental floss or soft string to this length - you want enough leftover to tie the ends together when you are finished stringing the flowers.
  • Carefully string the flowers together by going through the centers of the flowers, down the string.
  • When you have enough flowers on your string simply tie off.

    E lei no au i ko aloha
    I will wear your love as a lei

    Jess with her beautiful Birthday Lei made with  Pink Frangipani, Fern and Bouganvillea flowers, with much love by Tony Back view of Frangipani Lei

    Head Dress Lei
    Use ferns, leaves and flowers to make a colourful head piece to wear on your head, wrist, or around a hat.

  • Measure string or fabric as a base - enough to wrap around your head.
  • Have a selection of leaves, flowers, seeds, feathers, ferns- whatever you wish to include in your lei ready.
  • Wrap the leaves etc onto your base and secure with string.

    Kelela (Cherril) a divine spirit of fun and energy who reminds us to take ourselves lightly Frangipani Lei around Basalt Stones Beautiful Lepeka (Rebecca) after her Lomi Lomi

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