Hawaiian leis are the traditional and vibrant way to immerse in the heavenly beauty of flowers. Hawaiian lies are the colourful gardens that are worn around the neck.

Leis can be made from different fragrant flowers. They are usually made from fresh tropical flowers but it can also be made from different items strung together so that they can be worn.

A lei is presented to welcome someone or when someone is leaving. It is thus given either to welcome a person or to bid farewell and a way of expressing aloha.

It is mainly composed of the tropical flowers but also seeds, leaves, vines, feathers, shells and animal bones and teeth.

Leis also add a charm to wedding celebrations. Hawaiian brides used to wear white leis, but they also use colourful flowers.

There are a lot of customary rules that must be considered while wearing leis. Closed leis should be worn around the neck, standing on top of the shoulders. The one who is receiving must bow his head down, and allow the giver to place the flower garland around his neck.

Traditionally Leis are extremely coveted and it is considered impolite, if someone refuse the lei.

Hawaiians also use them on graduation days to commemorate their feat. Whenever someone is leaving school or university, he is presented lei.

The most popular flowers that are used in weaving the graduation leis are the purple ones, white and green orchids and pink carnation leis and yellow rose leis.

These stunning floral adornments are an alluring symbol of Hawaii and can be used for different purposes, on multiple occasions. Thus Leis form an inseparable part of the Hawaiian tradition that are exchange to make each and every occasion more graceful and elegant.

The lies are much more than flowers. They are the never-fading and the timeless way to express love and Aloha. Browse through our wide collection of exquisite leis to find the perfect lie to gift the people who matter. We also deal in the Hawaiian Lei flowers to help you customize your wreath.

Our classic orchid lei are known for the beauty and are quite durable. Ranging from graduation leis to wedding leis, WholeBlossoms has a whole exotic variety of leis that can help you express your feelings the Hawaiian bohemian way.

So, whenever you are looking to buy something to show friendship, love or to celebrate or honour someone, Hawaiian lei are the best choice. It exhibits the spirit behind aloha and the way this greeting draws you in and makes you welcome. While walking in streets of Hawaii would make you realize that these garlands are the part of the Hawaiian existence. They are exchanged in school dances as well. In fact the leis go right even in office to honour someone and celebrate achievements.

The origins of the custom dates back to 1779 started by Captain Cook but some believe that the history of it is even older. Initially, they worn to symbolize the class of the wearer, which reflected through the type of flowers used in the Lei and way it has been woven. All notable figures of Hawaii can be seen flaunting a Lei round their neck to mark appearances on public holidays. Leis are being worn since long and it is relevant in modern times as well.
We at Whole Blossoms make sure to help you pick the right lei and weave the garland as you like. We make it with a variety of luxurious flowers like the orchids, Jasmine, Plumeria etc.

Our team of floral experts leaves no stone unturned to deliver a fairy-tale experience to you, right on your door step.