| #B332 Marie McDonald & Paul Weissich - 9" x 11-1/2" - 183 pages - color - Hardcover
Lei are the very expression of traditional Hawaiian culture and were once an essential part of community and family life. They were fashioned as solemn offerings to powerful gods, as gifts to honor an important person or loved one, as tokens to mark a momentous occasion or event, and as adornments for dancers, who adhered to strict rules when selecting flowers and plants for hula. The authors have collected here a wealth of written and oral information to reveal the significance of making and wearing lei and their role in Hawaiian ritual and dance. The authors present the lei art form in not only words, but also pictures. An appendix includes a complete list of lei plants, basic instructions for their propagation, and other sources for material. Na Lei Makamae will add significantly to a deeper understanding and appreciation of this celebrated symbol of Hawai'i.
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