The most popular color we have used over 3 years. This Green Picasso has flecks of brown and yellow with a mottled finish. Then the brown Picasso seed beads help to focus these perfect blends of color - and one we enjoy seeing. This necklace/lei has an 8" focal section so will be the star of the show. This colorful new Hawaiian Lei design that will last you forever. These dagger beads are strung into the focal section to showoff the dazzle in this unique lei. A gold toned acrylic clasp provide a secure hold and ease of use. This pattern called "Wonders of the Sea" was created by DMK.
These beads are slinky so fall beautifully around the neck and are comfortable to wear for casual or elegant events. Although lei are typically made from flowers, leaves, and other natural fibers, these are made using glass beads sent to Maui from around the globe to make this "Forever Lei".
There are hundreds of beads precisely loaded onto 8 nylon fiber braiding cords that are then woven together in a technique called “Kongo Gumi” or strong braid, with one bead at a time added and snuggled into the design to create this elegant necklace.
Akalei Designs make great gifts for woman, girls, and men! Akalei is the Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which truly describes this unique style only available here on Maui. We specialize in designing a wide range of modern yet classic Hawaiian looking lei
The weaving of beads requires many hours of braiding on a Japanese wooden stand called a “Marudai”. These 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. Due to the durability of the glass beads this necklace will last for years. You can also mix and match with different lengths of similar Lei or try the Forbidden Island inspired necklaces in that collection (see sample photo in this item).
If you would like a unique design we can create almost any length, most colors, and also use a variety of closures. Ideal as a gift for a holiday, birthday, wedding or anniversary. For customized orders please contact me at info@akaleidesigns.com.
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.
