Each of our designs are handcrafted with the braiding of glass beads. We have dozens of unique kumihimo structures that reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei to create “Forever Lei.” Join us in Las Vegas during the Glass Craft & Bead Expo April 15th - 19th 2026 at the South Point Hotel & Casino. Limited seating - Register https://glasscraftexpo.com/registration/
Our Hawaiian Glass Beaded Lei are unique handcrafted designs made using a Japanese braiding technique of "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 Lamp Work beads to create our handmade Forever Lei on a Marudai stand
