These “Forever Lei” appeal to shoppers across the globe. By using thousands of glass beads, we reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei to design one of a kind necklace lei. We also make custom pieces and enjoy adding a variety of fiber, sea-shells, gemstones, pearls, and lamp-work beads. Each structure or braid is made using at least eight cords woven on a Japanese Kumihimo wooden loom called a Marudai (丸大). 組紐
組紐 Our Hawaiian Glass Beaded Lei are unique handcrafted designs made using a Japanese braiding technique called "Kumihimo." We gain inspiration from the 'āina surrounding us on Maui. Akalei reimagines traditional Hawaiian Lei using a blend of fibers, shells, glass beads and anything beautiful to create our Forever Lei on a Marudai loom 丸大