Kumu Mele: Teacher of Chants Mala

Amazonite beads mala with rustic silver marker beads and a dark blue guru bead with a bit of sparkle and a deep blue tassel.

Kumu Mele is the Hawaiian for a teacher (kumu) of chant, song, or poem (mele).

In Hawaiian culture, "mele" (pronounced meh-leh) refers to traditional songs, poems or chants that are deeply rooted in history, spirituality, and cultural traditions. These mele are a vital means of preserving knowledge and oral history.