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| | A Short History of Hawaiian Leis. |
 | | The leis of Old Hawaii were made of both semi-permanent materials - hair, bone, ivory, seeds, teeth, feathers, and shells; and the traditional flower and leaf leis - twined vines, seaweed and leaf stems, woven and twisted leaves, strung and bound flowers of every description. |
 | | Leis were symbols of love, of a spiritual meaning or connection, of healing, and of respect. |
 | | Leis made of the fragrant hala fruit are connected to both love and desire, as well as marking a transition, or passing. |
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