Kåtupat

Kåtupat is a woven pouch of young coconut leaves, or binga. This pouch comes in several different designs or shapes, and are made for ease of transport of hineksa' (cooked rice) in a kostat tengguang or in one's hands.

Uses

Kåtupat is used for cooking rice. Pugas, or uncooked rice grains are poured or placed inside the pouch with one's hand, and then the woven pouches are boiled in either water, salted water, or a broth of some sort. The cooked kåtupat which now contain hineksa' are then opened at the destination for consumption.

History

Although kåtupat are not used in modern times as a common conveyance for cooked rice, it is seen on occasion at weddings, and other functions.

Cultural significance

Kåtupat have been replaced ultimately with bento' boxes and tupperware for transporting hineksa', but their usage has not ended. Kåtupat can be seen in woven leis for celebrating graduations or even as a sendoff at funerals, they have been made into earrings as well being woven from åkgak, as well as leather.

Gallery

• A photo of katupat.
  A photo of katupat.
• A photo of katupat.
  A photo of katupat.
• A photo of katupat.
  A photo of katupat.