Maile Leaf Jewelry

Designs by Shirley Maile Leaf Jewelry

In Hawaiian legend, maile represents Love, Honor, and Respect and that is why these words are inscribed on the back of the pendant. Maile leis are traditionally worn in wedding ceremonies or to honor someone on a special occasion.

Maile Leaf Folklore:

  • The Maile lei is made from the leaves of the maile (my - lee) vine. The maile vine is a native Hawaiian plant, found only in the forests of Hawaii. It has a pleasant smell, like licorice.
  • The maile lei was the lei of all people, all classes, and all occasions, but most especially, it was associated with the worship of the gods of hula. Maile, sweetly perfumed, has many siblings, with different shaped leaves and traditions.
  • Maile is a favorite lei of Old Hawaii, and a plant of protection and luck believed to have the powers to heal. Maile is probably the oldest and most popular material used in leis by the early Hawaiians.
  • The traditional lei given to honor a person or for a special occasion. Perfect for weddings and graduation.
  • In Hawaiian legend, there once was a greedy maile, a brittle maile, a luxuriant maile, and a sweetly scented maile. They were abandoned in the forest by their angry demi-god brother, because they weren't able to help him in his conquest of a beautiful chiefess.

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