Pu'upu'u lei pali i ka 'a'i.
An imperfect lei, beautified by wearing. Pukui 2765
Even an imperfect lei looks beautiful when worn around the neck.
A lei, lovingly made, should be cherished and worn with pride. To pick the flowers and foliage, clean them, and then assemble them constitute a labor of love. Often a lei maker will have the person in mind and the most astounding foliage and flowers will make themselves available in the forest.
