Niau Blanc - Young Coconut Fibers Fishing Hook artists and costume makers

artists and costume makers

casual gatherings and performances

• Flat seam and coverstitch

Approximately 22" inside measurement

fitted dress

Niau Blanc - Young Coconut Fibers Fishing Hook artists and costume makersMake a dramatic style statement with niau blanc. Young coconut leaves bleached white. Polynesians have a use for just about every part of the coconut tree. This is one of the more decorative and creative uses. Dancers have been known to decorate Tahitian headdresses with niau (coconut) blanc, creating a stunning visual contrast and texture to the color dyed hau, shells, and seeds. Soft and pliable, the niau blanc can be twisted, braided, woven and