Moku: Kai ʻIli Bracelet

Moku: Kai ʻIli Bracelet
 
Ocean light. Grounded texture.
 
A reflection of water, earth, and artisan tradition, the Kai ʻIli Bracelet blends natural elements from around the world into a design that feels both grounded and fluid.
 
Handcrafted with rare vintage Miriam Haskell milk-white glass beads (7mm), each piece carries a soft, luminous finish and a sense of history. These beads, originally made in Japan in the late 1940s to early 1950s, are part of a limited vintage stock — valued for their smooth texture and timeless character.
 
At the center, a grouping of natural wooden disc beads introduces warmth and organic contrast, grounding the design with an earthy presence. Nestled among them is a striking recycled glass bead from Ghana, West Africa, known as a Krobo bead. Created through a traditional process using crushed recycled glass poured into clay molds and kiln-fired, each bead is unique in both form and color.
 
The Blue Wave Marine hue captures the movement of water, shifting in the light with soft, translucent depth — reminiscent of ocean tides and sunlit waves.
 
Strung on a durable, clear stretch cord, the bracelet is designed for comfort and ease, making it perfect for everyday wear or layering with other Moku pieces.
 
Details
Vintage Miriam Haskell milk-white glass beads, 7mm (circa 1940s–1950s, handmade in Japan)
Natural wooden disc beads, approximately 4x8mm
Recycled Ghanaian Krobo glass bead, approximately 9mm (Blue Wave Marine)
Strung on a durable, clear stretch cord
Size: approximately 7" (fits 6.5"–7.5" comfortably)
Handmade and one of a kind
 
Symbolism & Meaning
Recycled glass beads symbolize renewal and sustainability, while natural wood represents grounding and connection to the earth — together reflecting a piece that balances movement and stability.