How to braid a Silk Ti leaf Tahitian Costume Hip Belt

Aloha & 'Ia ora na! My name is Nani and I am a professional Polynesian costume maker. If you'd like to find out more about me visit https://media.iheartpolynesia.com/about In this video I teach a quick demonstration on how to braid a Silk Ti leaf Tahitian Costume Hip belt. Silk Ti leaves are used by dancers that live in areas where Ti leaf is not easily accessible like the mainland for shows, performances or Lū'au dancers. (Please note in Tahitian Dance competitions ti leaves should always be fresh and not artificial) My Full 'Ori Tahiti Silk 'Auti hip band Workshop Includes How to prep & cut your fabric How to braid & fabric prep Silk Ti leaf FAQS How to cut Silk Ti leaves How to fold Silk Ti leaves Leaf Folds & Patterns How to make a Silk Ti leaf Hip band How to end you hip band If you'd like to take my full workshop or find out where you can purchase these silk leaves you can get the link on my Patreon in my public posts   / iheartpolynesia   If you don't want to be a subscription Patron on Patreon I also have Day pass Workshops available on my main costume library platform which allows you access to a single workshop for 24 hrs. https://media.iheartpolynesia.com You can also find some of my tutorials on Our Pasifika among many other Costume Makers, Kumu and Master Crafters www.ourpasifika.com Visit www.iheartpolynesia.com for Treasures from the Islands All media content is copy right of iheartpolynesia #tahitiancostume #oritahiti #HowToMakeTahitianCostume #Tahitianhipband #Tileafhipband #iheartpolynesia