Thursday, May 1, 2014

Kanaka Thinking: Imperfection and Beauty

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.

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