Fijian Coconut Sennit Mahana Nui Pareo There's no mistaking the fragile

There's no mistaking the fragile petals and fragrance

haupia or guava cake

they were split and ground down into curved and pointed pendants

brown pigment made from the bark of the koka tree is rubbed across the patterns

6 US gal (10l)

Fijian Coconut Sennit Mahana Nui Pareo There's no mistaking the fragileImported from Fiji, this coconut sennit (magimagi) cordage has been used throughout Polynesian history. It's durability and practical uses have dated back to even before the use of western nails. Fijians have made sennit weaving into an artform. Both practical and functional, the dried coconut fibers are woven into a rope or cordage that has proven to be extremely sturdy. It's uses are numerous. From lashings decorating building beams, to adornments