SKU:P3211 / 62824nl004
Koa Lehua Blossom Charm - 1 pc. *NEW SMALLER SIZE! (P3211)
Koa Lehua Blossom Charm - 1 pc. *NEW SMALLER SIZE! (P3211)
ʻŌhiʻa Lehua are native to Hawaii and very precious to the culture. Native Hawaiians used the wood for buildings, statues, and poi pounding boards, and they used the blossoms for medicine. Even though the flowers (which can bloom in various shades of red, yellow, and white) look delicate, ʻōhiʻa lehua can grow in extremely challenging environments, including areas recently covered by lava!
Since ʻōhiʻa lehua are endemic to Hawaii, they have no defenses against non-native disease. Many ʻōhiʻa lehua have sickened and died from an imported fungal disease, so please take care when hiking near ʻōhiʻa lehua!
Multiple Bead Gallery Ohana have planted their lehua, and Jamie just got her first red blossom!!!!
Details
Details
- Lehua Blossom Koa Charm
- Quantity: 1 piece
- Dimensions: 34mm L x 26mm W
- Made with Laminated Koa (Acacia) Wood
- Made in Hawaii
About the Maker
About the Maker
Randy is a longtime cabinet-maker who works just down the street from The Bead Gallery, Honolulu! We are so fortunate to have met as he transitioned into retirement over a decade ago, and now has time for creative enjoyment!
His attention to detail is superb, and his cleaning/refining and willingness to do the tiniest of cuts is AMAZING!! We appreciate having a pro do this type of woodwork for us!