In our islands, the Tiare Tahiti is much more than a simple floral ornament. It is worn with elegance, and the way she wears it delivers a subtle message, a silent language rooted in Polynesian tradition. Polynesians know how to handle the Tahitian Tiara in a variety of ways: as a necklace, around the neck, it becomes a warm symbol of welcome when offered.

Wreathed around the head, it marks festive moments, and hung from women’s long hair, it reveals a touch of natural elegance. However, it’s when worn on the ear that the Tiare Tahiti really comes into its own. The Vahine wear it with the petals wide open, while the Tane prefer to wear it in bud.

The subtlety of the flower’s language to the ear lies in its positioning. In the left ear, on the side of the heart, it signals that the person is already taken. On the right ear, it announces that its wearer is available. A simple statement, but loaded with meaning.

The ritual becomes even more captivating when two flowers are worn simultaneously, one on each side. This practice is often adopted by married people, eager to leave the door open to new encounters.

If both flowers are positioned with the petals facing backwards, this is a clear signal that they are available immediately. In this way, the place of the tiara in the ear becomes a real secret language, weaving silent narratives at the heart of Polynesian splendor, where each position reveals a different chapter in the history of the wearer.