As Hawaiian residents living on Maui we are reminded daily of the spiritual energy or Mana surrounding us. This energy fuels our creativity as we strive to live in harmony with our neighbors on this island. We draw wisdom and insights from our relationships to nature here, which allows us to reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei using Glass Beads. By blending Japanese and Hawaiian art we make our Hawaiian Forever Lei. These Beaded Lei are unique handcrafted designs made exclusively by weaving strands of fiber (with beads) using an ancient Japanese braiding technique of Kumihimo. We use several looms - a Marudai, Kakudai and Takadai help us explore a wide variety of braiding styles. Mana is our Inspiration which comes from 'Āina, Wai and Eaea of these beautiful islands.
Our Hawaiian Glass Beaded Lei are unique woven handcrafted designs made by weaving Kumihimo - a Japanese braiding technique with inspiration from the Mother Nature. We reimagine traditional Hawaiian Lei using a blend of fibers, shells, glass beads and anything beautiful to create our Forever Lei.