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| A'Kai is a Hawaiian
term and means "by the ocean" A'Kai Silks is based
on the beautiful island of Hawaii. Owner and originator Laura
King, aka Jesennia, is the artist of the silk items you will
see available on this website. All silk dyed items are hand
made in Hawaii, and nothing is mass produced. This is an artist
owned and managed business. Every silk item has the unique
special hand made touch.
A'Kai Silks creates one of a kind silk clothing apparel and
silk belly dance costume veils. A'Kai Silks is built on the
concept that silk clothing should be as unique as each woman
who wears it. From bold and dramatic tribal inspired designs,
to softly blended floral colors, you will have many beautiful
choices to fit every mood. The versatile silk apparel items
are not only suitable for many types of occasions, they are
about a lifestyle choice. Divinely soft silky feel, ethereal
movement, mouth watering colors, clothes that practically
breathe on their own. A'Kai Silks clothing brings a bit of
Heaven to Earth. Silk clothing items are suitable for any
occasion.
A'Kai Silks first formed in 2000. Jes uses a
special unique, self-taught process to hand dye and paint
each silk and velvet item to create the brightest colors and
one of a kind tie dye and blended patterns. Nowhere else on
Earth will you find the same original designs, each one is
truly unique. Trademark designs and names
such as Merkaba, Bird of Paradise, Katai, and Dreamcatcher
have become the designs foundation for the silk clothing items.
Check out more signature color patterns by A'Kai Silks on the
colors page.
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A'Kai Silks supplies silk
dance veils and skirts to a large number of dance instructors and
top professional performers such as the Bellydance
Superstars.
From September through May, bellydance silk skirt and veil production
is in full speed. A'Kai Silks veils and silk items are made FOR
dancers BY a dancer.  "I
have been dancing with my own handmade silk items for over ten years.
I am constantly testing out new items, colors, and silk designs
for quality, durability, and special effects. I can help you determine
the best colors to go with your costume, the type of stage lighting,
and the choice of venue. This is where my own personal dance experience
can help you. I know my own product and dance with it frequently
to see what sort of visual effects they make, which costumes go
best with which color veils and skirts, what weight silk works best
for a specific venue or performance. My working knowledge of the
type of silk and how each one floats, to the sizing of veils, to
the interaction of colors, helps you receive expert advice with
dance items. I also teach HOW to dance with the veils and/or use
the silk items. I'm always delighted to share what I've learned
about dancing with silk with other dancers."
Silk items are available for retail
and wholesale purchase. Custom orders are available on a limited
basis and usually require a $100 minimum, and 6 to 8 weeks to completion.
Please check the wholesale page for updates on custom order
availability.
All emails welcome! akaisilksinfo@yahoo.com
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