{"product_id":"black-orchid-hawaiian-haku-rose-petal-necklace-lei-22","title":"Black Orchid Hawaiian Haku Rose Petal Necklace Lei - 22\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nearly impossible design for other jewelry designers - but not at Akalei Designs! This necklace is very popular because of the use of Black, Purple and Blue colored glass beads from across the globe. This Haku Lei was designed using large glossy black Rose Petal Glass Beads then segmented in the 11\" focal section with vibrant multi-colored blue, purple, gold long drop beads and accented with glossy black seed beads on both ends. This necklace has a sleek feel and drapes beautifully when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will absolutely love it - and even better it is a perfect gift for a wedding or anniversary.The black magnetic end cap helps to keep it secure around your neck and makes it easy to put on and take off with a twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis unique glass beaded braid, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eavailable exclusively at Akalei Designs, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas inspired by the beautiful floral Haku (also known as Po’o) Lei traditionally worn around the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAkalei is Hawaiian for \"bead reflections\" which describes this unique necklace lei design style \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehandcrafted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e only here on Maui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful hand made lei was made using hundreds of glass Japanese seed beads on multiple cords that are woven together on a wooden marudai stand (in a kongo gumi braid pattern), then finished with a very powerful gold toned magnet end cap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe necklace is woven together using an ancient Japanese braiding technique called Kumihimo, a Japanese word for “gathered threads\". This art form goes back hundreds of years as braids were made for use in armor for Japanese samurai warriors. In modern times these braids are designed as belts (obijime) that are worn as a belt with a kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akalei Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42780541386917,"sku":"AK-2456","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0349\/6984\/5804\/files\/Pop-Up-Makeke-Akalei-Designs-Black-Orchid-Hawaiian-Haku-Rose-Petal-Necklace-Lei-Front-View.jpg?v=1716819589","url":"https:\/\/nameahawaii.com\/products\/black-orchid-hawaiian-haku-rose-petal-necklace-lei-22","provider":"Nā Mea Hawai'i","version":"1.0","type":"link"}