The Craft of Hawaiian Lauhala Weaving

With this book as your guide, you can locate, prepare, and weave the leaves of the hala tree into attractive, useful articles. You will find this ancient craft an enjoyable and relaxing pastime, as well as a source of personal satisfaction as you begin to create beautiful hand-crafted items for yourself and others. Step-by-step directions are given for headbands, bracelets, and napkin rings, fans, place mats, and baskets. This guide is an invitation to try your hand at lauhala weaving. It provides a giant first step in developing an appreciation for this craft as well as in matering its techniques. E ho-omaka kakou- let's begin!