Uluwehi is inspired by plants found in the back yard and is a lei wili papa, a style of lei making where the decorative material is lashed to a center cord with a wrapping technique, often used to make lei pāpale, or lei poʻo. Lei is a symbol of aloha and giving lei is an extension of aloha. It can be given as a symbol of love, friendship, to celebrate, or even honor someone. Not all lei is store bought - this is a celebration of making lei with the resources available to us. This lei integrates indigenous plants like pōhinahina and palapalai, endemic plants like liko lehua, and other foliage found in our back yard. Uluwehi: Lush and beautiful verdure; a place where beautiful plants thrive; festively adorned.
- Measures 4.25 x 5.5
- Includes an envelope
- Blank Inside
- FSC certified paper
- Designed and manufactured in Honolulu, Hawaii
Valia Honolulu is a boutique with heart. We are located in Chinatown Honolulu in a neighborhood filled with small independently-owned and operated businesses. We love supporting small and local businesses here in Hawaii. We proudly stock a curated assortment of handmade, made in Hawaii and women-owned companies. We believe your purchase should come packaged with a story; where its made, how its made, who made it and when I wore it.
Kākou Collective is a Made in Hawaii company specializing in stationery products and services ranging from surface pattern design to illustration to hand-lettering. Owner and designer, Kea Peters, has a mission to share love and knowledge for her native Hawaiian culture, to spark creativity and to learn, grow and connect with other strong women and businesses.