The highly fragrant Maile leaves were thought to possess supernatural powers and were directly associated with the gods and goddesses of Hawaii. Hawaiians soaked their tapa (bark) cloth and clothes in large calabashes (wooden bowls) to take advantage of the sweet fragrance of the Maile leaf. The Ti plant, when broken off at the stem, makes an excellent natural flywhisk or fan. From this simple beginning, attractive feathers replaced the green leaves of the Ti plant and polished handles carved from wood, ivory or turtle shells replaced the stern of the plant. Used initially by servants to fan chiefs, the simple Ti leaf fan evolved into elaborate works of art called Kahili which served as symbols of status and power.

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