Another Maui design original that incorporate's a few Kumihimo designs techniques into an extra-long necklace. The numerous textures in the necklace blend gold colors that are soft and delightful to wear with the dazzling green turtle. We merged all this into an amazing design and used a multi-colored lamp work turtle that is nestled between stunning turtle shell looking lentil beads. With a length of 37” the 16-cord uses over 12,000 golden seed glass beads this was woven using an Oimatsu Kumihimo braiding style. This magnificent art necklace is finished with a gold toned acrylic magnet with an extra strong hold (see photo).
Unique in the world of Kumihimo the use of two beaded structures in this design adds a wonderful look to this amazing necklace lei. Recently our Nature's designs were exhibited in the Hawaiian Handweaver's Hui "Surrounded by Water" collection of beaded with fiber collection. We are now able to offer this to the public.
Our necklaces feel wonderful to wear and require little to almost no care. To keep dust free use a clean moist towel with small amount of dish soap and run it through your hands every few months to keep bright. This beautiful hand-crafted style necklace was made using hundreds of glass beads from around the world that are meticulously loaded onto multiple cords that are woven then together on a Japanese Marudai braiding stand.
Akalei Designs make great gifts for woman, girls, and men! Akalei is the Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which captures this unique style only available on Maui. We specialize in designing a wide range of modern yet classic Hawaiian looking lei. For customized orders please contact me at info@akaleidesigns.com.
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braid making technique that creates beautiful and durable interlaced necklaces and bracelets. This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor of Samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are used for belts (obijime) on kimonos
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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