The star of the show is this stunning blue with gold lamp-work bead Honu. However, we used modified an ancient braiding technique to highlight both fiber and bead and created an entirely new beaded Kumihimo technique only available from Akalei Designs. It was produced on Maui and is part of our Nature's Collection. We nestled the turtle with beautiful cobalt blue Picasso beads so it hangs gently in the center to draw your eye in. The colors are full of a wide range of blue tones in a unique necklace lei in this magnificent art necklace. This statement necklace is finished with a dark gray acrylic magnet end cap that has an extra strong hold.
Our necklaces feel 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. This beautiful hand-crafted style necklace was made using hundreds of glass beads from around the world that are meticulously loaded onto multiple cords that are woven then together on a Japanese Marudai braiding stand.
Akalei Designs make great gifts for woman, girls, and men! Akalei is the Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which captures 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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