How to make a Tahitian hip belt

Iaorana! A lesson on how to make a Tahitian hip hei (HĀTUA), as itʻs called in Tahiti. Rika, Designer for Island Mana Designs will teach you the basic technique on how to braid in various materials for example ti leaves, various mixed leaves, raffia and more/hau. Rika is a costume and clothing designer and was a consultant for Disney's animated film 'Moana' . You can see her website for her clothing designs and digital art downloads at www.islandmanadesigns.com. Based in Palo Alto, California, Rika creates custom made costumes for dancers around the world and also designs batik sarongs and clothing. Order Polynesian costumes and accessories on her Etsy site at https://www.etsy.com/shop/IslandManaD... which is being updated. More tutorial videos coming soon on her main website that will be downloadable, so check back often! Thanks for watching! :) Rika