It is the beginning of December. I'm starting to make preparations for Christmas and am finishing up the last of my orders for this year. I make a lot of my Christmas presents and so I need to schedule a block of time to do that and also some down time to spend with family.

This red/green costume is available now in my Etsy store.



Brown and natural bun wrap was made for one of my friend's daughters. It is made with ni'au, coconut fiber, lauhala. The center of the flower has a cultured black pearl. The flower was very time consuming to make.

Tahitian Dance costume tutorial. How to make a haku braid costume.

Supplies

a good sized handfull of raffia (or 6 long 1 inch strips of fabric)
a large amount of ti leaves, fern, silk foliage, raffia, more' cut into 10-12 stips
patience




I used 3 yellow strips of fabric so it easier to see in the photos






1. Tie a knot in the top of your raffia(fabric)









2. braid for about 12 inches or so. This will be your tie to tie around your hips.














3. have 2 pieces of the braid in your right hand and 1 piece in your left hand.
Add a clump of leaves. I use 3.





















4. cross over the upper piece in your left
hand






















5. cross over the piece in your right hand
pull it tight


















6. Flip up the back end of the clump




















at the same time- lay your next clump




















Cross



over with the upper left










cross over with the right

and keep going until it is as long as you would like


you will need to make a 12 inch braid at the other end for your other tie and then tie it off

A New Bigger Headpiece

I just completed this headpiece this morning. It is a special order for a customer that wanted something a little bigger than I normally make. Also this headpiece is made with mostly coque feathers( the rooster tail) So it is rather expensive. I do love the color combination.