Green Lamp-work beads spread across this necklace give some ability to incorporate unique bead structures in-between each Lamp-work. This design is asymmetrical on purpose so we incorporated beige and green lentil beads, red and green rizo beads, brown and red seed beads and each side is dotted with green and brown spirals for more movement and provides lots of unique things to discover. The Lamp-work beads were made by Lisa DeCanio and her Etsy shop has unique colors for her beads We finish it all off with an acrylic magnet end cap for ease of removal and security.
Our necklaces feel wonderful to wear and require little to almost no care by using a clean dry towel every few months to keep dust free and 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 then woven together on a Japanese Marudai braiding stand (see photo). No two can ever be exactly the same.
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 Forever 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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