Maile 14k Gold Hawaiian Heirloom Bracelet
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One of the five main plants used to adorn the kuahu of Laka, goddess of the hula and represent the five “maile” sisters, patrons of the hula. Maile haʻi wale (brittle maile), Maile lau liʻi (small-leaved maile), Maile lau nui (large-leaved maile), Maile kaluhea (sweet-scented maile), and Maile pakaha (blunt-leaved maile). The ʻōlelo noʻeau, Ka maile lau liʻi o Koʻiahispeaks of the "fine-leaved" maile of Ko’iahi, Ka’ala on O’ahu which had one of the best and most fragrant maile lau liʻi in Hawaiʻi often praised in old chants. It is said that the subtle pervasive scent of maile precedes the arrival of any of the sisters, and lingers long after they have gone, and that wherever maile is found in the mountains and forests of Hawai’i, is believed to be where the sisters wandered. In times of battle maile was a peace emblem and a symbol of courtship and love . . .
O Laka ke akua pule ikaika,
Ua kū ka maile a Laka a imua,
Ua lū ka hua o ka maile. . . .
"The prayer to the goddess Laka has power,
The maile of Laka stands foremost,
The goddess inspires her pupil as the maile scatters its fragrance . . .”
The photo shows 6mm wide with raise lettering.
14K Gold Custom Engraved Bangle
Handcrafted in Hawai‘i
An enduring symbol of heritage and refinement, our 14K Gold Custom Engraved Bangle is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Each bangle is forged from solid 14K gold and hand engraved by a master artisan in Hawai‘i. Our designs honor and represent traditional Hawaiian motifs and mana'o. They are inspired by the generations that came before us and remind us to carry forward these stories, values and connection our everyday lives and into the future.
Personalized with the name of your choice, each piece becomes a deeply personal heirloom—elegant, timeless, and utterly unique. The name engraving is rendered in your preferred choice of raised, black enamel, raised with black enamel or bright cut.
Features
– Solid 14K gold (Yellow, Rose, or White)
– Master hand engraving, crafted in Hawai‘i
– Custom name or word in your chosen style
– Custom engraving inside the bracelet
For those who seek meaning in beauty and craftsmanship in every detail, this is more than a bracelet—it is a piece of your story, forever captured in gold.
Upon ordering we will contact you to discuss and finalize design.
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