The necklace was inspired by the beautiful shell necklaces made famous on the Hawaiian island of Ni'iHau (The Forbidden Island). This beautiful hand made style necklace was made using hundreds of glass Japanese seed beads on multiple nylon cords that are woven together on a wooden Marudai stand (in a kongo gumi kumihimo braid pattern), then finished with a strong shiny silver brass toned magnet end cap to ensure it is secure.
Akalei Designs make great gifts for woman, girls, and men! Akalei is the Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which truly describes this unique style only available here 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.
This Brown Picasso with Matte Black Necklace can be made into various lengths (from 10” choker up to 45” double strand), prices will vary with length or materials used. Akalei is Hawaiian for "bead reflections" or "string of multicolored glass beads", which describes this unique style only available here on Maui. We specialize in designing a wide range of modern yet familiar Hawaiian lei
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
