Ho'onani Pikake & Sandalwood Necklace Kit (5 Pua/KT640)

In Hawai‘i, May 1st is “Lei Day,” a celebration of friendship and aloha shown through lei-giving. Stringing this necklace is like crafting a miniature sandalwood-and-pīkake lei you can wear year-round.

hoʻo·nani (hoh-oh-NAH-nee) — v. Hawaiian for “to adorn, beautify, honor, or praise.” Slip these fragrant sandalwood beads and creamy pīkake “buds” on your cord and you’ll be literally adorning yourself with aloha!

Why you’ll love it

• Pīkake perfection – Carved mother-of-pearl buds capture Hawai‘i’s most beloved jasmine, famous for its sweet evening scent wafting from backyard vines.

• Soothing sandalwood – Lightweight 6mm rounds release a gentle, natural aroma as you wear the necklace.

• Ready in minutes – Pre-measured cord and findings let beginners string a 20″ lei-style necklace (with extra beads for a few more inches if you’d like it longer).

• Keepsake quality – Gold-filled (or rose-gold-filled) donut rondelles won’t chip or tarnish like plated metal.

Finished size

• Designed for ~20″ Princess length, but the extra sandalwood lets you extend to about 22–23″ if you prefer a longer drape.

KIT SUPPLIES:

• 6mm sandalwood - 1 strand of 23"
• Donut rondelle beads (5mm gold-filled or 6mm rose gold filled)
• Hand carved mother of pearl shell pikake beads (Medium: 8mm W x 10mm L) - 5 pcs
• No. 10 beading cord
  

(Tools not included – you’ll just need scissors and glue, or a lighter to finish the knot.)

Video Tutorial

How to Tie a Simple Knot Ending for Necklaces.