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Continue Shopping組紐 These “Forever Lei” appeal to locals and people across the globe. By using thousands of beads, we reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei and incorporate fiber, shells, gemstones, pearls, lamp-work beads, glass seed beads and anything else we can weave into a fiber and beaded structure using a Japanese Kumihimo wooden loom called a Marudai (丸大)
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
Matte Black with Turquoise Spiral "Forbidden Island" Inspired Necklace -19"
This single turquoise row of beads woven into a spiral is set against the matte black beads for a unique look.The silver toned etched magnet end cap will keep in securely around your neck, This beautiful handcrafted necklace was made using hundreds of glass Japanese seed beads on multiple nylon cords that are woven together on a wooden Japanese Marudai stand.
Akalei is the Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which describes this unique style only available here on Maui. We specialize in designing a wide range of modern yet familiar Hawaiian lei. Please send an email to info@akaleidesigns.com.
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braid making technique that creates beautiful and strong interlaced cords. This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor of Japanese samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are designed as belts (obijime) used 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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Aloha Aku.
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