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Continue ShoppingEach of our designs are handcrafted with the braiding of glass beads. We have dozens of unique kumihimo structures that reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei to create “Forever Lei.” We are thrilled to be selected to teach 11 unique classes during the Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas April 15th - 19th 2026. Limited seats Questions & Registration. 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, shells, glass beads and Lamp Work beads to create our handmade Forever Lei on a Marudai stand
Akalei Designs Gift Cards
If you are uncertain as to size or color preferences of friends and loved ones just give them a choice in what to purchase. These are the best gift if you are looking at Weddings, Graduation or Birthdays.
Akalei is Hawaiian for "bead reflections" and "string of multicolored glass beads" which describes this unique necklace lei design style available only here on Maui. We specialize in designing a wide range of modern yet familiar Hawaiian Lei for woman, girls, men and boys.
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