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The Hawaiian Art of Lauhala Weaving
Articles and information about the arts of
lauhala weaving and coconut palm frond weaving.
Lauhala is the Hawaiian word for the pandanus tree.
Photo Credit: U.S. National Park Service
Lauhala (Pandanus) Frond Weaving
Hawaiian Weaving: A Meaningful Legacy
An article by Betty Fullard-Leo in the Coffee Times
about the history of lauhala weaving in the Hawaiian
Islands and a profile of lauhala weavers Auntie Elizabeth Lee
Auntie Elizabeth Akana, Esther Makua'ole,
and Gladys Kukana Grace.
The Craft of Hawaiian Lauhala Weaving
A free online book by Adrian J. Bird that was originally
published by the University of Hawaii Press. Includes
information about the hala tree, Lauhala selection
and preparation, and instructions for making a headband,
bracelets, napkin rings, placemats, a fan, a basket
(in PDF format).
Coconut Palm Frond Weaving
Palm Weaving: The Story and the Art
Online instructions by Sister Cecilia Schmitt for making
a variety of christian symbols and other ornaments out of
palm fronds, including crosses, a dove, a fish, a rose, and others.
Palm Weaving Tutorials
Online instructions for weaving several different items
out of palm leaves, including a braid, a cone, a cross, a crown
of thorns, and a rosebud.
Palm Frond Weaving Videos
Make Your Own Palm Frond Hat (CD)
Coconut Palm Frond Weaving Instructional (DVD)
More About Weaving Lauhala and Frond Weaving
Books About Coconut Frond and Lauhala Weaving
A collection of books about the Hawaiian arts
of coconut frond weaving and lauhala (panadanus) weaving
including "The Story of Lauhala",
"The Craft of Hawaiian Lauhala Weaving",
"Arts and Crafts of Hawaii: Plaiting", and more.
Some of the older palm frond and lauhala weaving books in this
section may be hard to find, but if you search the Web you
should be able to find new or used copies.
Lauhala Weaving Supplies on the Web
Kahalani Mail Order Lauhala
See also:
How to Make A Fresh Flower Lei
Hawaiian Feather Craft
Hawaiian Quilts
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