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Continue ShoppingEach collection comes from an awareness & connection to the "Mana" or Life Energy on Maui. Our designs are handcrafted by blending Hawaiian and Japanese aesthetics. We have dozens of unique kumihimo structures that reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei to create “Forever Lei.” Join us in Las Vegas during the Glass Craft & Bead Expo April 15th - 19th 2026 at the South Point Hotel & Casino. Limited seating - Register https://glasscraftexpo.com/registration/
Our Hawaiian Glass Beaded Lei are unique handcrafted designs made using a Japanese braiding technique of "Kumihimo." We gain inspiration from the 'āina surrounding us on Maui. Akalei reimagines traditional Hawaiian Lei using a blend of fibers, sea shells, glass beads and Lamp Work beads to create our handmade Forever Lei on a Marudai stand
One of the earliest original Akalei Design Collections is our best selling item. Each necklace lei is handcrafted on Maui and involves meticulous attention to detail while braiding in this "counted bead" pattern. 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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