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Continue Shopping組紐 These “Forever Lei” appeal to locals and people across the globe. By using thousands of beads, we reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei and incorporate fiber, shells, gemstones, pearls, lamp-work beads, glass seed beads and anything else we can weave into a fiber and beaded structure using a Japanese Kumihimo wooden loom called a Marudai (丸大)
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
Gray & Rust Fiber Necklace Lei - 23"
This extraordinary necklace was woven together using 2 bundles of dark grey and 1 of dark gold (looks like a blue hue)/rust color imitation silk fibers. Altogether there are hundreds of strands that comprise this piece, leaving it luxurious yet flexible. An extra strong silver toned magnet end allows you to wear with no worry of it falling off. It measures 23” yet is amazingly light weight so also is perfect as a hat band.
Akalei is Hawaiian for "bead reflections" 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 results in beautiful and strong interlaced cords. This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor of Japanese samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are designed as obijime (belts) that are worn with a kimono.
Customized orders are welcomed - these braids can be made using Japanese Silks and various small (4-6mm) size pearls or semi-precious stones. Please contact me at info@akaleidesigns.com.
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