Woven Lauhala Bracelet Size:Ohe - 1/2 inch wide - 6 3/4 inch diameter keiki to kupuna

keiki to kupuna

The Maori used flax in making clothing

and fashion into tools

ifilele and saitamu

Each measures approximately 2-2 1/2" x 1 1/2"x2"

Woven Lauhala Bracelet Size:Ohe - 1/2 inch wide - 6 3/4 inch diameter keiki to kupunaEach woven lauhala bracelet is handmade by local artisans. Throughout Polynesia, the lauhala (Pandandus) tree has been one of the most useful and important plants to the people of the islands. It's long thin and durable leaves have been woven into storage baskets, sleeping mats, fans, adornments and outrigger canoe sails. Today, craftsmen have adapted to make decorative gifts, jewelry, hats and other creative handicrafts. The craft of weaving lauhala