Maile & Ti Leaf Maile Style

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 males. It is most common to see this lei during Hawaiian weddings worn by the groom. It is also quite popular for males to wear for graduations.  

The Maile vines are 100% locally grown and native to Hawaii. However unlike other flowers that may be commercially grown, the Maile vines can only be grown under the right natural conditions. These vines are quite rare and have to be precisely gathered by local Hawaiian experts which requires hours of hiking into the highest parts of the Hawaiian rainforest. After they are harvested the vines, they need to be cleaned thoroughly and woven into their final form. This Lei is worn open ended and is about 5 feet in length draped over a persons shoulders.     

This lei will enhance any person making them stand out and pronounce that individual. As mentioned earlier, this lei is traditionally worn by someone who is being honored which can be a wedding, promotion, graduation and retirement. It is also commonly worn by dignitaries making speeches or in groundbreaking of a new construction project and in special business meetings with esteemed guests.  

For those looking for something a little more special, we offer our Maile Lei wrapped with white orchid strands or white tuberose strands. If you choose tuberose, there is a delightful sweet fragrance which complements the fresh Maile’s own mild scent. Keep in mind that with tuberose being a more sensitive flower, we cannot guarantee the quality and freshness with 2 day shipping.