Tricolor Kukui Nut Lei from Honolulu, Hawaii.

Hawaii’s official state tree is the kukui nut tree. Kukui trees may grow up to sixty feet tall and live on the mountains of Hawaii. The kukui nuts have been used to make jewelry and leis for many years.

Kukui nut leis are worn by the people of Hawaii at luaus or on other festive occasions. These leis are often given as a gift to others as a symbol of affection.

Worn by Ali’is, Hawaiian chieftains, in the past, kukui nut leis were a regal and fashionable accessory for any occasion.