Kukui Nut Leis

The kukui nut, also known as the candlenut, is sourced from the kukui tree. It's a smooth, hard, round nut with a hard shell that encases an oil-rich kernel. When polished, kukui nuts have a smooth, shiny appearance.

The Kukui nut is revered in Hawaiian culture for its oil-rich kernel, which has been used historically for lighting, skincare, and crafting symbolic leis, symbolizing enlightenment, protection, and peace. Because of its masculine style, the Kukui nut lei is a popular Hawaiian lei for men. In ancient Hawaii, Kukui Nut leis were worn to symbolize high rank and nobility. The shiny appearance of the polished nuts made them highly prized as adornments. They possess a natural elegance that complements a wide range of styles, from formal wear at weddings and graduations to more casual attire at luaus, everyday events, and hula performances.