While on the cruise ship we were taught local culture by "Hawaiian ambassadors" and made leis a few times during the trip. We made a kukui nut lei followed by the orchid lei, but my favorite was the ribbon lei.
They can be made by using any color grosgrain ribbon you choose and can be woven with up to 16 colors! I have managed to make a 6 color one, but that takes about 3 yards of ribbon and usually that is the longest that ribbon spools are sold. I would have to buy in bulk to tackle any more colors! :)
The Hawaiian culture uses the ribbon leis at graduations, weddings, and really any celebration and the best thing about them, in my opinion, is that they can be color coordinated with your school's colors! They also last forever when compared with the orchid lei.
Do you know how to make a 4 ribbon lei? I have made the 2 ribbon but missed the instructions on the 4 ribbon lei. Could you help me with this.
ReplyDeleteHello. Would you be able to email me the instructions as well. Would love to try making it for my daughters gradation. thank you! dthirakawa@verizon.net
DeleteHello, I loved it, I can pass instructions by email. hug and thank you. regina.forneiro@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteCould you please email me instructions for the 4 ribbon lei. Mahalo... apesamoa@hotmail.com
DeleteHello, I love it that you can give instructions by email. hug and thank you. regina.forneiro@gmail.com
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ReplyDeleteWould you be able to e mail me the instructions as well. Would love to try making it. Lizlovelaugh@hotmail.com Thank you.
ReplyDeleteCan I please have the instructions also? It looks like a challenge, but I'd love to give it a try! Thanks! mikanani@aol.com
ReplyDeleteCan I Hhve the instructions as well please??? I've made leis with two colors but would love to make it with more. Mahalo Nui...kayleighgirl@cox.net
ReplyDeleteDid anybody get the instructions? Would someone please forward them to me? Thank you so much. God bless. Lizlovelaugh@hotmail.com
ReplyDeletemay you also send the instructions to me?
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Hello, I think this is a great ribbon lei. Would you please email me the instruction? Thank you so much.
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Hello, I think the multi ribbon lei is beautiful. would you please email me the instructions, too? thank you.
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Could I get the instructions as well? I was on the cruise also, just got back a week ago. I missed the 4 strand class with China and I'd love the make this one.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun!!
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I would like to learn how to make the double braid as well, I know how to weave the 2 ribbons but not 4. Could you please email me instruction. Thank you, apesamoa@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful lei! Could you kindly send me instructions as well! Mahalo nui loa(Thank you very much!)
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That's a beautiful lei! I'd love to try making a ribbon lei with more than 2 colors. Can you please send me the instructions also? Thank you!
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I know your probably tired of hearing this but if you could send me the instructions also that would be great. Thank You!
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Hello. Would you be able to email me the instructions as well. Would love to try making it for my daughters gradation. thank you! dthirakawa@verizon.net
ReplyDeleteHi JPR. May I also get an email with the instructions for "4" or more ribbons? I would really appreciate it! Mahalo!...
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Aloha. May I also get an email with the instructions for the 4 ribbon lei? It will be greatly appreciated! Mahalo nui loa!
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May I please get the instructions
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Beautiful lei! Please send me the instructions as well. Mahalo!
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I would like the 4+ strand lei. We just got back from the cruise. China was wonderful, but I only know how to do the 2 strand lei. cruise.girl6617@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAnd again! Another request for the instructions on the 4 color braid...I thought I remembered from my auntie & got an amazing mess lol, thank you soooo much! Much aloha! jleyba47@hotmail.com
ReplyDeletehttp://youtu.be/OJcGE_R2efU..... maybe this helps.
DeleteI learned from China how to make the 4 strand lei, but as soon as I got home I forgot what she'd taught us. I'd love to have the instructions please. My Email is lady4al@shaw.ca. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteI would love the instructions as well for my hubby's graduation please. Lianx3@hotmail.com. Ty
ReplyDeleteHi JPR. May I also get an email with the instructions for "4" or more ribbons? I would really appreciate it! Mahalo!...
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Hi JPR. Could you please send me an email with instructions on how to make a 3 strand lei and a 4 strand lei? It would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi there! Can you please send me the email with instructions on the 3 color, 4 color and the 6 color lei? Mahalo nui loa!
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I would really love to know how to make a 6 strand ribbon lei. Can u please email me the instructions on how to braid a 6 strand ribbon lei?
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I would like the instructions for the 4 and 6 strand ribbon lei. I would like the instructions if you are still emailing them. Thanks in advance.
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Would love the 6 strand lei instructions .... i have been looking everywhere .... jdeweesegodoy@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteHello, I would really really love to get the 6 strand lei instructions please. I too am making graduation leis for my family. Can't find the 6 strand instructions anywhere online. Mahalo !!! oceansurfmillers@cox.net
ReplyDeleteI would also love the instructions for the 6 color ribbon lei! lyzzkamaile@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteDo you possibly have the instructions for the orchid lei? I've been looking everywhere for them but I can't find them. If you do, I would appreciate it if you email me them at xxbubblezful@gmail.com. Thank you~
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