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Continue ShoppingWe sell our products on-line and in-person with the Lahaina Arts Society. In August we are showing on the 29th at the Cannery Mall in Lahaina (10am to 3pm). We will be away teaching for AKS Sept 18 - 29th. In addition we are selling with Hawaiian Council at https://nameahawaii.com/collections/necklaces (We also book in-person appointments at the Kihei Studio). In Sept 2026 we will be away teaching for the American Kumihimo Society (18th to 28th 2026). Classes focus on confident beginners and emphasize the blending of Japanese tradition with island inspired Hawaiian necklace lei.
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..
Island Inspired Blue Picasso Thorn Necklace (Rare) - 22"
These blue Picasso thorn beads were perfect for combining with black glossy seed beads in this Art Necklace. You won't be missed when walking into any party or celebration as it appears you are wearing thorns. Inspired by the beauty of Hawaiian royalty this unique necklace is finished with a strong shiny silver toned magnet end cap to ensure it is secure. These necklace feels wonderful to wear and require little to almost no care by using a clean dry towel every few months to keep dust free and bright.
Akalei Designs make great gifts for woman, girls, and men! Akalei is the Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which truly describes this unique style only available on Maui. We specialize in designing a wide range of modern yet classic Hawaiian looking lei. For customized orders please contact me at info@akaleidesigns.com.
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braid making technique that creates beautiful and durable interlaced necklaces and bracelets. This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor of Samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are used for belts (obijime) on kimonos
It is my goal to provide you with a long lasting, beautiful piece of jewelry that you will enjoy wearing for years to come. I take great care in the construction of my pieces to ensure just that. Please note: colors may slightly differ from their appearance on your display, as it depends on your monitor settings.
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