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Eclectic Kumi!

Kumihimo is a type of braiding most of us probably did as a kid.  We made friendship bracelets out of string using this type of braiding technique. What turns these braided pieces into an artform is selecting the types of beads and creating the patterns to make each piece unique.  The prices will range from a standard beaded piece ($30) to a more intricate design with one of a kind beads ($180).  

Purple Haze

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​$95
This is a delightful montage of purples.  It uses two different colors of unicorne beads - the teardrop shaped beads that causes the WOW effect.  One kind of unicorne beads is a frosted purple; the other is a sparkling purple. The magnetic clasp is silver.  This beautiful piece measures 25 inches.  

Tropical Shores

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$90
This necklace is reminiscent of tropical shores.  The colors mirror the shades of the ocean at peace. Throughout this necklace paddles imitating the colors of seashells heighten the tropical feeling.
The silver clasp is magnetic.  This seafoam, turquoise and lime green beaded necklace measures 24 inches.

Sunset Fire

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$95
Liquid, fiery sunlight is a good way to describe this necklace.  The unicorne beads in the center capture hues from metallic gold to pale sunlight.  Various shades of gold, yellow and pale yellow beads intertwine to create the chain of the necklace.  The clasp is a copper toggle. This sunny piece measures 22 inches.

Stormy Nights

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$110
Loaded with cream and black unicorne beads, each unique.  The seed beads feature black, cream, pearl and antique brass.  Each end is capped in an antique brass flower bud.  The clasp is a floral toggle in antique brass.  This necklace measures 21 inches.

Hearts on Fire

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$110 
This necklace boasts fiery red and gold unicorne beads  with blue and green reflections. Both small and large unicorn beads are used; the sead beads are gold plated interspersed with frosted matte red.  The toggle is an antique goldish  snake design. This necklace measures 18 inches.

A Magical Forest of Ferns

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$95
Shades of green and gold create the visions of lush, vibrant ferns.  The style is created using magatama beads in a uniform braid.  The toggle is an antique goldish snake design.
This necklace measures 18 inches.

Echoes of Egypt

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$80
This Kumi necklace features two gold beaded sections on each side.  The contrasting beads are in various shades of reddish brown, beige, and tan.  The ends are covered in a plated gold flower bud.  The toggle clasp is an antiqued gold snake. This necklace measures 16 inches.

A Simple Touch of Elegance

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$80
You will get compliments galore on this classy piece.  It features three larger beaded sections in black, gold and copper.  The rest of the beaded braid is with smaller beads of the same colors. The toggle is a small, gold plated heart. This necklace measures 17 inches.

Under the Purple Skies, Oh My

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$70
Magical. Each side features a medley of grape and violet larger seed beads.  The rest of the braided chain features not only purples and violets, but silver seed beads to give it added sparkle. Silver plated bead caps and toggle. This necklace measures 21 1/4 inches.

Golden Sun of Provence

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$85
This necklace measures 18 inches.

Bracelets


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$50
She sells seashells.
This seafoam and turquoise weave has unicorne bead bubbles and actual seashells dancing through it.  The magnetic clasp is copper.
​The bracelet is 8 1/2 inches.
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$45
A fairy wonderland with glamour pinks, frosted  pinks, grassy greens and antique metal.  Each end is capped with an antique copper flower bud and a snap enclosure.  
​The bracelet measures 8 1/2 inches.
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$50
A midsummer night's dream.
Edgy Magmatoma beads in a polished black, and stormy purple are enhanced with lime green and translucent seed beads to create an elegant look for both classy or bohemian events.
The heat shaped toggle is gun metal.
The bracelet measures 8 1/2 inches

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$50
Magical sunset. Copper is the primary motif in the bracelet, both in the shimmering petal beads and the magnetic clasp.  
The petals catch the light and reflect not only the copper but hues of gold, peach, blues - just a rainbow of colors.
​This bracelet measures 8 inches.
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$30
Seashore magic. Traditional kumi braid with hues of seafoam, turquoise and smaller antique brass beads.
Silver magnetic clasp.
This bracelet measures 8 1/4 inches.
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$35
Sunflower Fields. Random braided golden magatama beads reflect the colors of sunflower fields. Interspersed in the braid are smaller seed beads in a golden yellow.  A real summer feel.  The clasp is an antiqued golden snake; gold plated bead caps.
This bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches.

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$20
This bracelet hosts a pattern of seafoam, pearl, and gold beads. It is a smaller braid, more delicate.
Gold plated bead caps and a gold plated heart shaped toggle.
This bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches.
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$35
A rugged braid of turquoise magatama beads interspersed with small antique copper seed beads.Copper end caps and a plated copper snap clasp.  Visions of Arizona come to mind.
This bracelet measures 8 inches.
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$35
A spirited blend of shades of purples and violets with muted pastel cresent beads to create a shaggy texture.  The metallic clasp is copper.
This bracelet measures 7 3/4 inches.

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