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As one of the world's most prized jewelry the Ni'ihau shell lei is both unique and rare. Most are found in museums or galleries for us to admire (or purchase). As an artist this inspired me to merge the braiding style of Japanese Kumihimo braiding with various beads made across the globe using the segmented styles seen from The Forbidden Island. The beads have a mottled appearance so almost look like the delicate shells found only on Ni'ihau. The bead types used on many designs are Picasso glass beads (named after the artist Picasso).
Necklaces and bracelets braids are made using a variety of Picasso beads in a variety of braiding configurations, and can be made using 8, 12, or 16 strands of beads. The latest addition to this collection are made using the largest beads (6/0) and Magatama (Dragon Scales) which create large lei with thick necklace lei type designs. After feedback from Merrie Monarch we learned these were a huge success. More to follow in 2024 during the Hilo Hula event in late March early April 2024.

6 products found in Segmented Hawaiian Lei

Brown Picasso Segmented Kumihimo with Red Dragon Scale Necklace Lei - 30"
  • $130.00

Hawaiian Necklace Lei

Cobalt Blue with Yellow Picasso Segmented Kumihimo Necklace Lei - 30"
  • $140.00

Hawaiian Necklace Lei

Mixed Picasso Segmented with Red Dragon Scale Focal Necklace Lei - 26"
  • $100.00

Hawaiian Necklace Lei

Sea Foam Green and Yellow Picasso Segmented Kumihimo Necklace Lei - 31""
  • $140.00

Hawaiian Necklace Lei

Stunning Segmented Black & Yellow Picasso Dragon Scales Necklace - 34"
  • $180.00

Hawaiian Jewelry

Turquoise and Black Segmented "Forbidden Island" Inspired Necklace - 18"
  • $65.00

Hawaiian Necklace Lei