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Continue ShoppingWe sell our products on-line and in-person with the Lahaina Arts Society at the Cannery Mall in Lahaina (10am to 3pm) join us on November 13th and 21st and December 4th and 18th. Beginner to advanced kumihimo classes begin in January 2027 classes are held once a week for a series of six classes. Send us an email interested. We are expecting to host online and in-person both in Kihei and Wailuku on Saturday's.
We reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei to create "Aloha Inspired Forever Lei." Our designs merge an ancient Japanese braiding technique of kumihimo with the beauty of island colors and textures. We showcase our jewelry with the Lahaina Arts Society on Maui's West Side at the Cannery Mall .Check schedules on our website. All of our jewelry is handcrafted exclusively on Maui..
In 2026 we were taught classes during the Glass Craft and Bead Expo in Vegas (March 2026) at with The American Kumihimo Society 2026 Gathering in Minneapolis, MN.
Beginning in January 2027 we will host in-person and online classes for beginning to advanced Kumihimo braiders. We are planning a six week series and will be adjusting content to fit the need for each student so don't be bashful this is a fun handcraft that relaxes you. We will be using Kumihimo disks and Marudai stands for more experienced (or curious) braiders. Please send an email to info@akaleidesigns.com with your contact phone so we are able to arrange these classes in early 2027.
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