This segmented design incorporates deep green olive (matte Magatamas and transparent green seed beads) and yellow Picasso seed beads. The focal section completes the look with olive baroque glass beads (they look like pearls). The brass toned metallic magnetic end cap keeps this secure around your neck.
Our Kumihimo technique involves weaving each necklace on multiple nylon cords and braid together on a wooden Marudai stand. The necklace feels wonderful to wear and requires little to almost no care by using a clean dry towel every few months to keep dust free and bright.
Akalei Designs make great gifts for woman, girls, and men! Akalei is the Hawaiian word for "bead reflections" which captures this unique style only available on Maui.
Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese braid making technique that creates beautiful and durable interlaced necklaces and bracelets. This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor of Samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are used for belts (obijime) on kimonos