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Continue ShoppingThese “Forever Lei” appeal to shoppers across the globe. By using thousands of glass beads, we reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei to design one of a kind necklace lei. We also make custom pieces and enjoy adding a variety of fiber, sea-shells, gemstones, pearls, and lamp-work beads. Each structure or braid is made using at least eight cords woven on a Japanese Kumihimo wooden loom called a Marudai (丸大). 組紐
組紐 Our Hawaiian Glass Beaded Lei are unique handcrafted designs made using a Japanese braiding technique called "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 anything beautiful to create our Forever Lei on a Marudai loom 丸大
Blue Rose Petal with Aja Vaz Lamp-Work Bead Hawaiian Lei Mini (5 Cluster) - 25"
Here is the first Chat GPT Assisted Pattern Design. As a designer often small errors arise in loading beads - this is resolved with an AI assist with the exact sequence needed for a perfect pattern. It is also one of our newest Forever Lei designs. We braided glass beads into five-clusters of Blue Rose Petal beads and stunning two-toned round Lamp-Work bead by award winning artist Aja Vaz, along with two more Black Round Lamp-Work beads by Lisa DeCanio (Etsy Shop) on both sides of center Focal Bead. This floral design is similar to the Po'o Lei made throughout Hawaiian Islands - giving it that tropical feel with a touch of class. These five clusters are also blended with tiny blue rose petal beads and tiny seed beads.The braid is finished with a silver toned acrylic magnet end cap for a secure fit. These necklace feels wonderful to wear and requires little to no care by occasionally using a clean dry towel to it keep dust free and bright.
There are 5 clusters in this mini bead combination of the 9" focal section. Like many other Akalei designs this will be your forever art jewelry so expect to receive many compliments. These necklace lei drape gently to complement the contours of the neck and chest. This new design pops and you (and the necklace lei) will be the conversation at any event you attend.
The Rose Petal Mini Necklace Lei are designed with differing numbers of focal clusters and are therefore a bit lighter than the original Po'o Lei launched in 2020. This latest design captures the essence of Aloha - and makes a perfect gift for a friend or loved one! As a beautiful glass beaded necklace lei each necklace is handcrafted on Maui and involves meticulous attention to detail while braiding. The beads make patterns to look like flowers, yet these lei will endure forever.
Akalei is Hawaiian for "bead reflections" which describes our unique necklace lei design style made only here on Maui. We reinterpret traditional Hawaiian Lei using a vast assortment of glass and natural beads, Japanese silk and synthetic fibers, and a wide variety of braiding techniques and inspirations from across the globe.
This beautiful handcrafted necklace lei was made using hundreds of glass Japanese seed beads on multiple cords that are woven together on a wooden marudai stand. The necklace lei is created using an ancient Japanese braiding technique called Kumihimo, a Japanese word for “gathered threads". This Mini was designed and hand braided by Randy Spicocchi.
It is my goal to provide you with a long lasting, beautiful piece of jewelry that you will enjoy wearing for years to come. I take great care in the construction of my pieces to ensure just that. Please note: colors may slightly differ from their appearance on your display, as it depends on your monitor settings.
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