Metallic Green (Rare) Orchid Lei with gold magnetic end caps- 24”

These rich green rose petal bead are combined with matte olive green and then randomly added are golden seed beads for an added pop of color. The gold metallic end cap ensures this will stay secure around your neck. The small rose petal beads used look similar to tiny orchid flowers, but this will endure forever.

There are three different necklaces in this collection of "Metallic Orchid Lei collection." The beads used to handcraft this on Maui were imported directly from the Czech Republic and each color is unique and absolutely stunning.

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. As a necklace lei this Orchid Lei is a perfect gift for weddings, anniversaries or just as a gift.  This latest design captures the essence of Aloha. As a beautiful glass beaded necklace lei each necklace is handmade on Maui and involves meticulous attention to detail while braiding. 

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