Graduated Polished Tri-Color Kukui Nut Hawaiian Lei Necklace 32-35" Adjustable

NOTE: Conch Shell in Item's Picture/s is Used For Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Graduated Kukui Nut Lei Necklace. 100% Genuine, Natural (Not Fake, Not Plastic, Not Imitation) Graduated Multi-Colored Lei Kukui With Brown and White Satin Ribbon Closure.- Symbolism: The Hawaiian...

NOTE: Conch Shell in Item's Picture/s is Used For Background Purposes Only and is Not Included. Brand New, Never Used Graduated Kukui Nut Lei Necklace. 100% Genuine, Natural (Not Fake, Not Plastic, Not Imitation) Graduated Multi-Colored Lei Kukui With Brown and White Satin Ribbon Closure.

- Symbolism: The Hawaiian Lei is a symbol of love or affection. In Hawai`i, the Kukui Nut is a symbol of enlightenment, protection, and peace.
- Design: Graduated Lei Kukui #4 ("Aloha" Pattern, 32-Count Beads); Natural Whole Shells, Semi-Flat Rounded Oval Shape, Natural Colors (Not Dyed, Not Enhanced), Smooth Surface Polish Finish, Hand-Strung With Hand-Knotted Bead Separations, Unisex Design, Adjustable Lengths, Satin Ribbon Tie Closure.
- Color: (Kukui Nut): Matted to Semi-Glossy Cream/Beige, Brown, and Black, (Satin Ribbon): White and Brown.
- Measures: Graduated From Approx. 3/4" Wide X 5/8" Long X 1/2" Thick to 1.0" Wide X 1 1/16" Long X 3/4" Thick.
- Size: Necklace is Approx. 32.0"-35.0" Long, Adjustable.
- Weight: Approx. 70.0-80.0 grams Total.
- Features: ="msonormal">This Beautiful Hand-Made Hawaiian Lei (Necklace Adornment) is Crafted With Tri-Colored Surface Polished Kukui Nut Shells. The Design Features an Intermixed and Repeating Pattern of Young Pre-Mature Cream, Semi-Mature Brown, and Mature Black Kukui Shell Beads. This Design is Referred to as the "Aloha" Pattern. Each Nut Shell is Individually Separated With Hand-Tied Knots to Prevent Mutual Rubbing Against Each Other. The Lei Closure is Adorned With White and Brown Satin Ribbons to Adjust Lengths and to Accentuate the Overall Appearance. ="msonormal">The Variety of Lei Kukui Colors Available Create Pieces That Get You Noticed! This Lei Truly Wraps the Gesture of Aloha All Into One. Great Accessory For Your Hawaiian-Themed Parties, Weddings, Luaus, Special Events, or Decorating Around Your Home. About Hawaiian Lei: In Hawaiian, the word Lei (S="msonormal">ingular) or Na Lei (Plural) translates into a garland or wreath. Loosely defined, a lei is any pattern or series of objects strung together with the intent to be worn as a necklace, choker, or as a head/hat adornment. The ancient Hawaiians created their na lei using natural and raw materials such as flowers, leaves, animal/fish bones or teeth, human hair from passing ancestors, pearls, bird feathers, and sea/land shells. Today, the traditions of lei making and giving continues, minus the use of human hair, and lei are still made with all types of flowers, leaves, fern fronds, seeds, fabric materials, all types of sea shells, actual money, and even candy. The most popular concept of lei in Hawaiian culture is a wreath of flowers draped around the neck presented upon arriving or leaving. This concept was popularized through tourism between the Hawaiian Islands and the continental United States in the 19th and 20th centuries. The lei is also culturally significant with regards to ancient and modern-day hula with extremely popular uses of maile, ferns, and ti leaves. Lei are also mentioned in many ancient and modern Hawaiian songs and chants. In Polynesian cultures, a lei is something that is created by someone and given to another with the intent to decorate that person for an emotional reason. Common reasons include greeting, farewell, affection or love, friendship, appreciation, congratulation, recognition, or to otherwise draw attention to the recipient. Among residents of Hawai`i, the most popular occasions at which lei can be found are birthdays, graduations, weddings, funerals, retirement parties, and bridal showers. Every year, on 1 May, Hawaiians celebrate "Lei Day," first conceived in 1927 by poet Don Blanding. There are several traditional customs and protocols associated with the giving, receiving, wearing, storing, and disposing of all types of lei. In modern times, a lei is usually given with a kiss, a custom which began during World War II. Strict traditionalists, however, give a lei by bowing slightly and raising it above the heart, allowing the recipient to take it. Also, by tradition, only open lei are given to a pregnant or nursing woman. Lei pua or flower lei are also tossed into the ocean to remember loved ones who were buried at sea or were somehow associated with the ocean. If by reason a person cannot wear a lei which has just been given, the lei is displayed in a nearby place of honor. Lei should never be thrown away casually, or tossed into the trash. Traditionally, they should be returned to the place they were gathered, or they should be returned to the earth by hanging in a tree, burying, or burning. A lei represents love, and to throw one away represents throwing away the love of the giver. Many types of flower lei can be left in a window to dry, allowing their natural fragrance/s to fill the room. The Kukui Nut or Candlenut: Comes from the Candlenut tree (Aleurites moluccana), a large flowering tree in the Spurge family Euphorbiaceae, also known as Candleberry, Indian Walnut, Kemiri, Varnish Tree, Nuez de la India, Buah Keras or Kukui Nut Tree. Its native range is impossible to establish precisely because of early spread by humans, and the tree is now distributed throughout Polynesia and the tropics. It grows to a height of 49–82 ft, with wide spreading branches. The leaves are pale silver-green, simple and ovate. The nut is round, approx. 1.6"-2.4" in diameter; the seed inside has a very hard seed coat and a high oil content, which allowed for its ancient uses as a candle, hence the tree's symbolism of enlightenment. The nuts were strung in a row on a palm leaf midrib, lit at one end, and burned one by one every 15 minutes or so. This also led to their use as a measure of time. One could instruct someone to return home before the third candlenut burned out. Throughout ancient and modern-day Polynesia, uses for this tree, its blossoms, and nuts are almost endless. From making paint for tapa and ink for tattoos, to making canoes and medicine, uses as a food ingredient to fishing techniques, to skin oils and shampoos. The candlenut tree also represents the island of Moloka`i, whose symbolic color is the silvery green of the kukui leaf. The kukui was named the official state tree of Hawai`i in 1959 because of its many uses and symbolic values. When shells of the nut are used to make lei, they are referred to as a Candlenut Lei, Lei Kukui. Care and Cleaning Tips: Simply Wipe Off Skin Oils and Dirt With a Soft Cloth, Pre-Moistened With Water, Then Polish Off With a Soft Dry Cloth. Purchase Assurance of Quality: As Each of These Lei Kukui Are Hand-Strung Using Natural Hawaiian and Pacific Islands' Collected Candlenuts, Each is Unique to the Next. There Are Subtle Differences in the Natural Color Backgrounds, and Distinct Differences in the Size, Shapes, and Pattern Appearance of the Kukui Nut Shells, Which Are Approximately Represented in the Item's Picture. The Item's Picture/s Displays All the Main Appearance Characteristics Provided in Each Lei Kukui Purchased. ="msonormal">Makes a Great Gift or Treat Yourself to Start or Add to Your Collection. Hand-Crafted with "aloha". ="msonormal">Certain High-Value Items Will Have Required Shipping Insurance to Protect Your Order’s Cost Value Against Shipping That is Lost, Stolen or Damaged by Others and Will Already Be Included in the FLAT Rate Shipping Cost. Please Understand We Should Not Be Held Responsible For Delivery Time Once Your Order Has Shipped as We Are Not the Individuals Delivering Your Package. We Ship Twice a Week on Wednesdays and Saturdays; and Daily During Traditional or Honoring Observance Holidays and the Christmas Shopping Season. 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