How to Make a Tongan Kahoa Lei!

Hey Makers! Here is my tutorial on how to make a Tongan Kahoa Lei!
I have wanted to learn how to make these leis for a long time and there is limited information available online. I have been practicing and perfecting the methods I use for the last year and am eager to share and help others learn this beautiful part of the Tongan culture. These leis are a labor of love and used for special occasions like weddings and graduations. Subscribe and like this video for more tutorials.
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[@RastasNevaDie]

Nothing can compare to tongan kahoa beautiful and a real labor of love🇹🇴💙

[@makeitmegan]

Yes!

[@tahinetonga85]

Your videos are so helpful!! They’re easy to follow and very descriptive. Thank you so much for sharing your talents!

[@jackiesaluni8057]

This is awesome!! Thank you so much for sharing your skill, craft and heritage with us. I am a Samoan Mum with half Tongan babies. Can’t wait to teach them too! Thank you! 🇹🇴❤️

[@auvaascrew6800]

Some people don’t want to share there talents and gifts but thank you for sharing yours. You’re amazing ❤

[@DGZGSGEGIGKG]

This is fantastic. Very detailed. I’ve watched other videos that don’t have this amount of detail and it’s been hard trying to fill in the gaps. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 🙏🏾

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching! More coming soon!

[@sandravaia441]

Thank you, really enjoyed your video.

[@NaniGirIz]

What a fabulous tutorial!!!! It’s so difficult to find anyone who knows how to make these. Bless you for sharing your lovely talent!

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!!

[@lovelygal212]

Thank You for not gatekeeping! Ive been wanting to know how to make for the longest, but nobody tryna help me out hahaha THANKS SO MUCH!!

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching. Really glad to share this part of the culture!

[@sammyngaue8473]

Thank you so much I was able to make my grandma a Lei for her birthday. It's not the best but it turned out pretty good for my first time.

[@ofa7984]

Thank you so much! I've always wanted to learn how to make the tongan ones because they really are the prettiest in my opinion. Much Mahalos

[@makeitmegan]

Thank you for watching!

[@tsauileone8973]

Finally someone who’s willing to share their talent with the rest. Well presented, Thank you!🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@stagata1]

Thank you so much. I just made my first kahoa for my MIL for Mother’s Day and she loves it. Without your help I would have given up on trying to figure out how to make this. I am beyond thankful for you. I’m also planning on using your other videos for graduation coming up. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@makeitmegan]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@Jannn22]

so true...because I've been researching tutorials...finallllly!!! thank you so much

[@makeitmegan]

Thank you for watching!

[@joyindiy886]

Wow!! You’re right, there’s not enough info that can be found on how to make these leis and you posted your video just in time for me to learn fire my son’s graduation Friday! A few questions-how long before an event do you make these to be worn? How long will it stay fresh and do you keep it on wet towels and refrigerated before use? How much would you say it cost to make a single lei?

[@makeitmegan]

I’m so glad you found this video! I try to make my leis no more than 24 hours in advance but they should last at least 2-3 days. To keep it fresh I finish my leis with a spray called Crowning Glory. You can find this on Amazon or any floral supply shop/website. It helps the flowers to hold in moisture. Leis can be stored in the refrigerator in the bottom drawer/lowest setting with damp paper towels. Materials for this lei wholesale are about $30-$35 dollars.

[@anthonys808channel7]

It also shows on line how you can find that spray at Lowes, Walmart and Jo -Ann store.

[@maliafaafoi6105]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@telekakistevens7606]

Thank you for sharing your talent and make it easy to follow! Especially when you’re just starting up! It’s easy to go back and watch and practice! You’re amazing!

[@FAP518]

Simply beautiful! Thank you for sharing😍

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching ♥️🌺

[@rachaelnaulu65]

Thank you for sharing your talent with us ofa atu❤️🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

[@makeitmegan]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@JungleCrew33]

Thankyou sm for sharing your knowledge 💚 I'm definitely going to practice for my half 🇹🇴 pepes. They're so beautiful

[@ali143penina]

Thank you for sharing

[@katalinamafi1849]

Thank you for sharing this

[@maliav.452]

Thank you so much for your transparency and willingness to share all of the details! You are very much appreciated.

[@makeitmegan]

Thank you for watching!

[@Lannz31]

This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching ♥️🌺

[@lanifatu4409]

Thank you so much for sharing ! You have no idea how much I appreciate your video ! I will be making these for my BBiiz promotion and grad ! Much love !

[@makeitmegan]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@nappytupou]

I’ve been looking for a few years for a tutorial on Tongan leis! Thank you so much for this! Definitely will try it out bc we all know ppl charging a lot for these lol but I don’t blame em! It’s a process!!

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@QueenJane7]

Love this tutorial ❤. Talofa!

[@jackkapua4129]

Beautiful just Beautiful Thank you for sharing

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@pilatolau3277]

Beautiful

[@user-jf3dv5mz9l]

Thanks you so much for.sharing with us your experience ❤❤

[@barbaralomu3990]

Thank you so much for sharing your talents. There is no information anywhere about how to make these. You’re amazing, and I’m so grateful for you! Thank you again♥️

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ofakisaione]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I’ve been wanting to learn how to make Kahoa’s for years now. This was a great tutorial- thank you 🙏

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@norafine2514]

Thank you for this detailed video! 🙌🏽

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@kikieplzzz9479]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for the support!

[@jacquelynkafu9819]

So great Megan! The details and explanations are everything.

[@romeotyrell7922]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. I shall try my hand at it and I hope it comes out 🥰

[@makeitmegan]

Thank you! Let me know how it goes! 🌺♥️

[@luseanepututau7890]

Thank you

[@1of1.fahinaxmaafu]

Thank you so much for your tutorials videos ❤

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching! ♥️🌺

[@avemenke6199]

Thank you for sharing your talents with us❤

[@makeitmegan]

My pleasure, thanks for watching!❤️

[@minadopaul8287]

Stumbled across this searching how to make a candy lei. Beautiful indeed

[@lilieta]

I've always wanted to know how to make the Tongan kahoa leis! Thank you for your wonderful tutorial!!

[@selailesu1448]

Beautifil lei. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@toradoraa]

thank you so much for this video ❤

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching! 🌺♥️

[@vinifunaki5305]

YOU’RE AMAZING!!! MALO AUPITO 👍❤️

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@selesavele2422]

THANK YOU so much for sharing your talent ❤️❤️ I’ve always want to know how the Tongan Leis are made, they are so beautiful!! GB❤️❤️🌺🌺

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@shontell22]

So beautiful! Thanks for this tutorial!

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for the support!

[@linalaloo8709]

Excellent!! Thank you so much!

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@lavina4344]

Thank you so much for making this video 🥳

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@liafaoa6004]

Awesome

[@Twerk4Shmurk]

Thank you for this tutorial! Been wanting to learn how to make a Kahoa

[@makeitmegan]

Glad to help, thanks for watching!

[@paeatuataane2999]

Thank you so much for sharing your idea, very beautiful and it is very neat how you make it

[@ofapalupe5300]

Thank you sis much love I'm so happy that I could atleast make something for my brother wedding in a month thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mataiokelly7353]

Very inspiring well done👏 thank you🙏💐

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@EachpieceSounique]

I loved this video, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills with us. This was very relaxing to watch. 💯💕😃

[@msdilbeck5655]

Loved it ❤️ Thank u so much

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@judysanchez3924]

Beautifully done!! I always wondered how these beautiful leis were made. Thanks for your tutorial! It sure is a labor of love for someone special❤️

[@kaiulana]

thank you so much❤️

[@jmika6389]

Thank you for not gatekeeping your knowledge of our cultural kahoa making, good for future generations to know 🇹🇴❤️

[@makeitmegan]

Exactly why I wanted to share - for future generations. Thank you for watching!

[@Kalekalez]

Love that your doing this! Hope you keep going with your videos!!

[@evelynjoshua694]

So amazing please post more videos

[@makeitmegan]

More coming next week!

[@user-od8ei9pf5r]

Thank you for sharing your talents so I can learn how to make the Tongan leis

[@soonafaifungchenpen8102]

Wow, you are amazing!! Thank you ever so much for sharing this video. I’ve been searching desperately for a full info breakdown on how to make this beautiful Tongan lei: you have no idea how very grateful I am to find your video. You make it look so easy.:🥰🥰🤞🏽 it will be the same on my end. Lol! Perfect timing for my sister high school and son’s elementary graduation. Malo ‘aupito!❤️

[@makeitmegan]

Glad you enjoyed! More tutorials will follow this one! Thanks for watching!

[@soonafaifungchenpen8102]

@@makeitmegan do you recommend to use only the twine for the base or can I use a ribbon as well?

[@tongatupou6242]

Beautiful 😍 you make looks so easy!! I 💕 it! Thank you for sharing your talents! 👍🏽

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@DashOfDayen]

Beautiful beautiful I'm planning to make something like this next year for my 6th grade daughter

[@paulasilafaasei347]

Thanks for sharing♥️💯👌

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching! More soon!

[@m.s8579]

This is absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for breaking it down in a simple way for us beginners can understand. Gonna make one for my son's prize giving now 😍 New sub right here!

[@MeloVlog]

Thank you ☺️ ❤

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching!

[@mirandalee2880]

is the link to the craft twine messed up because it doesn’t tell me which kind you used. Amazing video super thankful.

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for the heads up! I updated the link and it should be working. Let me know if it's still not right. Thanks for watching!

[@ioanapereira4574]

Very beautiful and you're so talented. ❤️

[@rubiearnold5256]

Wow!!! Thank you sharing your time and talent with this amazing tutorial. I’ve been looking for a tutorial such as this with making a kahoa in the past. Malo aupito and Fa’afetai tele lava! ❤️🌺

[@gmcris5014]

Absolutely beautiful lei! Awesome job on the tutorial, it's very easy to understand and follow. I know how to make a lei but never made a Tongan lei. I have a graduation to attend in a couple of weeks and I think I might make this lei. This style of lei is so *extra* and beautiful, I think my graduate would love it. Thank you for sharing your skill, it's very much appreciated.

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching! Good luck!

[@CeeceeSimpleCookEats]

Amazing tutorial my friend. Thank you so much for sharing. You explained How-to so well. Especially with your color coded ribbons. You are so talented and skilled. Beautiful work💕Stay blessed🙏🏾😍👍

[@makeitmegan]

Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching!

[@lesielitameifuna481]

Thank you for sharing your talents! I love the details to the T and I appreciate how you take the time to share this amazing gifts of yours with us all.❤

[@jolomu-lafoou7426]

This is amazing!! Thank you for this video!!! You are awesome! Malo e ngaue lahi mei hena ❤️

[@madelainemondragon4433]

Wow... just beautiful. Where do you get tea leaves.

[@makeitmegan]

Thanks for watching! I am a full time florist and order all of my materials wholesale. In my area a few of the wholesalers sell to the Public and majority require you to be a business and provide your EIN or sales tax license. You can also check with a local floral shop and they might be willing to let you order and purchase those items from them by the bunch. I have also found Songs of India plants at Home Depot or Lowes. If you live near a flower market (like the Los Angeles Flower Market) you can shop or order from one of the sellers there. Lastly, you can order from an online wholesaler such as Blooms by the box or fifty flowers. Some of the online wholesalers don’t require the EIN or sales tax license but they usually have a minimum.

[@leihuananirojo]

Mahalo piha!!! I always wondered how this Tongan Kahoa was made, Soooo U’iloa!!!

[@makeitmegan]

Thank you for watching ♥️🌺

[@katiesatini799]

Thank you for posting this video, it’s easy to follow and understand!!! I was just wondering where you buy the ti leafs for the lei? And the songs of India? I’m new to making lei’s so I’m not sure where to start. Malo ‘aupito for your time ❤️❤️

[@makeitmegan]

I am a full time florist and order all of my materials wholesale. In my area a few of the wholesalers sell to the Public and majority require you to be a business and provide your EIN or sales tax license. You can also check with a local floral shop and they might be willing to let you order and purchase those items from them by the bunch. I have also found Songs of India plants at Home Depot or Lowes. If you live near a flower market (like the Los Angeles Flower Market) you can shop or order from one of the sellers there. Lastly, you can order from an online wholesaler such as Blooms by the box or fifty flowers. Some of the online wholesalers don’t require the EIN or sales tax license but they usually have a minimum.

[@sammyngaue8473]

Hi can you give me an idea on how to incorporate puakenikeni and pikake flowers into this Lei??those are my grandma's favorite flowers and I want to attempt to make this Lei but also to have her favorite flowers. Her birthday is this Saturday so I hope you see this. Thank you.

[@tgmatautia]

This is so awesome thank u so much for posting this.. can u do the same with artificial?

[@makeitmegan]

Artificial tutorial coming soon!

[@justinmcfadden8521]

Great job! You are very talented :)

[@user-pl7yb2st7s]

Please can you a make a tutorial of making roses using fau

[@nokeahz]

Could you please do a Tutorial on how to make a Fakaha’apai Please? I am wanting to create my own but don’t know how to lol. Love your tutorials ! OFA ATU KA KOE 🤎

[@makeitmegan]

Yes! It’s something that’s being planned, stay tuned!

[@nokeahz]

@@makeitmegan THANK YOU for these videos! Appreciate these videos sis. Malo aupito ❤

[@sammyngaue8473]

Yyyaaayyy i can finally try and make this my own. Question after msking it hoe long can i have it sit in the refrigerator for brfor giving it yo my frandma for her birthday??

[@deeteewritesthings2024]

Thank you so much for this! I'm in the beginning stages of making kahoas so your tips are so useful! Also, I would love for you to teach how to make a sisi kakala (only if you can because those are a lot of work). 'Ofa lahi atu.

[@anthonys808channel7]

If you wanted your lei to be made with all plant based materials, You could possibly used sea grape leaves or maybe rubber tree leaves instead of using foam for the bottom plate. Plus, instead of stapling the flowers and sewing the leaves together, and braiding the leaves into the string, you could have sewn them with raffia, so that way if you wanted to give back the dead plants to mother earth, you wouldn't be polluting. It would all be biodegradable.

[@evaang3616]

Malo aupito fk ofoofa ❤

[@makeitmegan]

Malo!!! 🥰🌺

[@juliet7567]

Thank you so much for the tutorial. Can we only use real tea leaf?

[@makeitmegan]

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[@vicentacionllantero3445]

where can we buy those materials here? The leaves, the tie or ribbons? thanks!

[@makeitmegan]

Check out this video, there are some supplies linked in the description box and some ideas for sourcing the materials! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ6bdGt3pb2hgKs

[@omggiiirl2077]

I'm such a fat azz! Because i saw tea leaves and immediately thought food! Now I'm hungry!

[@makeitmegan]

Haha!

[@omggiiirl2077]

@@makeitmegan didn't you? I'm craving lusipi, with poi and hot sauce, pickled onion, and fish!

[@jessiet.6003]

Your very detailed but some parts of the video is not seen well

[@makeitmegan]

Sorry about that, thanks for watching!

[@ulamilaleba763]

Totoka juli na salusalu ❤❤❤💖💖💖🔥🔥🔥

[@makeitmegan]

♥️♥️🌺🌺

[@buhila5145]

Where can we get the fau at?

[@makeitmegan]

I order it from Etsy

[@buhila5145]

@@makeitmegan thank you so much!!

[@solinuului3964]

What are the names of the all flowers? Eg baby breath?? Coronation? Malo

[@ekstn645]

How long do you think for a 5 year old? Like 20 inches?

[@makeitmegan]

Yes 20-21 inches is perfect

[@solinuului3964]

Anymore videos malo

[@makeitmegan]

Coming soon! Sorry for the wait!

[@paeaafu]

This is absolutely beautiful 😍 I’ve always wondered how to do the rose but no one seems to have the time to teach me 🥺 really appreciate you sharing this. So informative. Ofa atu from NZ 🙏🏽

[@makeitmegan]

Thank you so much for watching! ♥️🌺