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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..
One of the earliest original Akalei Design Collections is our best selling pattern and necklace/lei. Each necklace lei is handcrafted on Maui and involves meticulous attention to detail while braiding in this "counted bead" pattern. Kits can also be purchased here or at The Maui Bead Shop. This design is created using Rose Petal Glass Beads woven in by hand on a Marudai wooden stand originating in Japan. Each design is finished with a strong magnetic clasp to ensure the necklace lei will stay in place and feel comfortable to wear. The beautiful colors reflect local flowers, birds, fish and contemporary combinations of colors, shapes and lengths (custom lengths and designs for most necklaces are available.)
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