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Continue ShoppingNew in 2024 we have invented several new designs with unique colors and designs. Akalei Designs continues innovating exclusively on Maui. All of our Glass Beaded Necklace Lei are handcrafted & woven using a Japanese braiding technique called "Kumihimo" on a wooden stand called a Marudai. We call our necklaces "Forever" Hawaiian Lei as they are made with hundreds of Japanese Glass Beads and/or Natural Fibers, so can last forever. We were showcased on "HI Now" in 2023 as part of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement / Pop-Up Marketplace and enjoy giving back to the efforts of Lahaina Strong and Kihei Canoe Club fundraising campaigns.
"Forbidden Island" Inspired Kumihimo Choker Necklace - 14" with gold toned magnet
The necklace was inspired by the beautiful shell necklaces made famous on the Hawaiian island of Ni'iHau ( The Forbidden Island). This necklace was designed using natural earth tone Picasso beads segmented into red, yellow, brown with focal sections made using White Luster Pinch beads. The gold toned barrel magnet is safe and strong with a length of 14".This Choker Necklace can be made into various lengths (from 10” up to 25”) prices will vary with length or materials used. Please send an email to info@akaleidesigns.com. Additionally these necklaces are great combined with a Hawaiian Glass Lei found here:
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braid making technique that creates 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 belts (obijime) used on kimonos.
Akalei Designs make great gifts for woman, girls or men! If you would like a unique design I can create almost any length, most colors, and also use a variety of button closures. Ideal as a gift for a holiday, birthday, wedding or anniversary Each purchase comes with a wooden gift tag and if for $20 a Japanese fabric gift bag with kumihimo cords (see accessories and add to cart). For customized orders please contact me at info@akaleidesigns.com.
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