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Continue ShoppingAkalei Designs redefines kumihimo for a new generation, blending Japanese tradition with modern island inspired bead structures using an innovative approach to our style. Our "Kumihimo 2.0" represents the next evolution of braided artistry: advanced blending to create contemporary designs for shoppers (and students) seeking long lasting beauty and innovative designs. Discover jewelry that is affordable, timeless and boldly contemporary.
Akalei Designs redefines Kumihimo for a new generation, blending Japanese tradition with modern bead architecture and structures using innovative materials.Akalei Designs represents the next evolution of braided artistry: advanced bead engineering, and contemporary design for shoppers (and kumihimo students) who seek beauty and innovation.
Each piece is. handcrafted on Maui..
Blending diverse bead shapes, sizes and colors we mix up an ordinary necklace and result in One-of-a-Kind Forever Lei. We are thoroughly obsessed with the variety of so many Lamp-work beads we had to build a Collection just for these unique pieces. We will be incorporating Pearls, Gemstones, Lamp-work Beads and a wide variety of unique glass beads from across the globe to give your Hawaiian Lei a truly original look.
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