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Continue ShoppingThese “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
Long Strand White "Forbidden Island" Necklace with Yellow Drops - 43”
This 43" necklace almost looks too perfect, but it was handcrafted using over one thousand glass beads from Japan loaded onto multiple nylon cords then woven together on a wooden Marudai stand. It is finished with a strong hammered silver metallic magnet end cap to ensure it is secure. The White and Yellow spiral around each other as drops and seed beads giving it a tight spiral design. The Yellow Picasso has three 3" sections as an accent color. 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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