Hawaiian Beaded Lei
Akalei Design merges Japanese and Hawaiian Jewelry Art into a new world.
PInk Ginger Lei Necklaces
Rose Petal beads are used to make an elegant look and feel.
Hawai'i Inspired Valley Isle Designs
Inspiration is all around us here on Maui - colors and shapes combine for endless options in Jewelry.
Featured in HI NOW Dec 2023
Thrilled to be part of HI NOW LIVE
Hawaiian Beaded Lei
Akalei Design merges Japanese and Hawaiian Jewelry Art into a new world.
PInk Ginger Lei Necklaces
Rose Petal beads are used to make an elegant look and feel.
Hawai'i Inspired Valley Isle Designs
Inspiration is all around us here on Maui - colors and shapes combine for endless options in Jewelry.
Featured in HI NOW Dec 2023
Thrilled to be part of HI NOW LIVE

2025 Collections

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Hawai'i Inspired Lamp-Work Forever Lei

4 products

Rose Petal Beaded Po'o Lei Beaded Necklaces

38 products

Oimatsu Beaded Rope Necklaces

24 products

Orchid Necklace Lei

10 products

Nature's Ocean Inspired Designs

17 products

"Forbidden Island" Inspired Jewelry

91 products

Japanese Silk & Metallic Fiber Necklaces and "Beads as Fiber"

33 products

Glass Beaded Hawaiian Lei Designs

66 products

Segmented Hawaiian Lei Necklaces

73 products

Ninth Island Kumihimo Necklace Lei

24 products

Bracelet Collection -Wahine & Kane

27 products

Patterns & Kits - Hawaiian Beaded Forever Lei

9 products

Think, Create, Design.

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Coconut Palm Flowers or Magatama Beads?

Miyuki Canary Yellow Picasso Magatama glass beads look identical to Coconut Palm Flowers seen all around Hawaii. These extra large glass beads are rectangular in shape, and come a wide variety of colors. We also call them Dragon Scales because of how they feel when braided in one direction.

With unique styles for you chose from - it is possible to customize for your Hālau, family gathering, graduation or other social group. These are truly Forever Lei!!!

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Coming to Teach Kumihimo Classes for Glass Craft & Bead Expo in Las Vegas (Ninth Island)

April 15 - 19, 2026

Kumihimo Braiding

This ancient Japanese art form is finding new admirers on Hawaii!

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Exploring Kumihimo

This Japanese art form has a rich history which lends itself to blending beaded designs with Hawaiian Lei.

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