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Continue ShoppingAkalei Designs redefines kumihimo for a new generation, blending Japanese tradition with modern island inspired bead structures using an innovative approach to our style. Our "Kumihimo 2.0" represents the next evolution of braided artistry: advanced blending to create contemporary designs for shoppers (and students) seeking long lasting beauty and innovative designs. Discover jewelry that is affordable, timeless and boldly contemporary.
Akalei Designs redefines Kumihimo for a new generation, blending Japanese tradition with modern bead architecture and structures using innovative materials.Akalei Designs represents the next evolution of braided artistry: advanced bead engineering, and contemporary design for shoppers (and kumihimo students) who seek beauty and innovation.
Each piece is. handcrafted on Maui..
Sea Foam Green Focal with Yellow Picasso Dragon Scale Necklace Lei - 28" (Reserve for Cheryl)
This simple design incorporates Sea Green Picasso Seed Beads with the Yellow Picasso Magatama Beads (Dragon Scales) into this unique forever Hawaiian Lei with matching bracelet. The dragon scale beads are some of the largest glass beads made by manufacturers in Japan. By weaving over hundreds of beads in this necklace no two are alike. The necklace is finished with an acrylic magnet end cap that has a strong hold. THIS INCLUDES a matching bracelet info@akaleiddesigns.com.
Handcrafted this beaded necklace lei will last you forever. Our segmented Hawaiian necklace designs are quickly becoming our top seller. We make more Kumihimo necklaces than all other vendors anywhere and our inventory grows each day.
Our necklaces feel wonderful to wear and require little to almost no care by using a clean dry microfiber towel every few months to keep dust free. 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 then woven together on a Japanese Marudai braiding stand (see photo).
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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