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Articles relating to woven items and their cultural significance. They are containers that are traditionally constructed from stiff fibers, and can be made from a range of materials, including leaves, bamboo, and other materials. While most woven items are made from plant materials, other materials such as manmade materials and reclaimed materials can be used. Woven items are generally woven by hand. Fibers can range from pandanus ([åkgak]), coconut leaf (hågon | Articles relating to woven items and their cultural significance. They are containers that are traditionally constructed from stiff fibers, and can be made from a range of materials, including leaves, bamboo, and other materials. While most woven items are made from plant materials, other materials such as manmade materials and reclaimed materials can be used. Woven items are generally woven by hand. Fibers can range from pandanus ([[åkgak]]), coconut leaf ([[niyok|hågon niyok]]), bamboo ([[pi’ao]]), and others. | ||
These objects include baskets, mats, fans, hats, bags, and more. | These objects include baskets, mats, fans, hats, bags, and more. | ||
Note: Although many of these items are technically plaited (interlaced without a loom), we use the term woven here for accessibility. “Plaiting,” “twining,” and “braiding” are more accurate descriptors, but “woven” is more familiar to most readers. | Note: Although many of these items are technically plaited (interlaced without a loom), we use the term woven here for accessibility. “Plaiting,” “twining,” and “braiding” are more accurate descriptors, but “woven” is more familiar to most readers. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:30, 18 May 2025
Articles relating to woven items and their cultural significance. They are containers that are traditionally constructed from stiff fibers, and can be made from a range of materials, including leaves, bamboo, and other materials. While most woven items are made from plant materials, other materials such as manmade materials and reclaimed materials can be used. Woven items are generally woven by hand. Fibers can range from pandanus (åkgak), coconut leaf (hågon niyok), bamboo (pi’ao), and others.
These objects include baskets, mats, fans, hats, bags, and more.
Note: Although many of these items are technically plaited (interlaced without a loom), we use the term woven here for accessibility. “Plaiting,” “twining,” and “braiding” are more accurate descriptors, but “woven” is more familiar to most readers.
Pages in category "Woven items"
The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
