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Continue ShoppingEnd of Summer SALE- 15% off ALL RETURNING CUSTOMERS: Use Code RETURN24 and remember FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $80. All of our Glass Beaded Necklace Lei are handcrafted & woven using a Japanese braiding technique called "Kumihimo" on a wooden stand called a Marudai JOIN US: We have been invited to Showcase our designs on Nov 2, 2024 at the Made On Maui Event held at the MACC. We are expanding our inventory to add various lengths on most all Dragon Scale Designs.
Black and Silver "Squiggle Pendant" Kumihimo Necklace Lei - 21"
This is a design pattern another Kumihimo artist and author Pru McRae of PRUMIHIMO. I feel in love with her use of Magatama Beads in this particular necklace. She used Matte Black and Duracoat Galvanized Matte Silver Miyuki Beads. The braided necklace was braided on a Kumihimo disk and is a three side design. The focal dangle or "Squiggle" is 4" long. The black shiny acrylic magnet is super strong so will keep it safely around your neck.
Once each cord was loaded with beads I used a technique called “Kongo Gumi” or strong braid to drop one bead at a time to create an elegant necklace. The beads were hand loaded and braided on a Japanese wooden stand (Marudai). The process requires many hours of planning, counting and braiding all 8’ cords.
Akalei is Hawaiian for "bead reflections" which describes this unique necklace lei design style made only here on Maui. We reinterpret traditional Hawaiian Lei using a vast assortment of glass and natural beads, Japanese silk and synthetic fibers, and a wide variety of braiding techniques and inspirations from across the globe.
If you would like a unique design I can create almost any length, most colors, and also use a variety of button closures. Ideal as a gift for a holiday, birthday, wedding or anniversary. For customized orders please contact me.
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.
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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