Lloyd Harold “Kumulā‘au” Sing Jr.  and May “Haunani” Balino-Sing are ulana ‘ie (weaving using ‘ie‘ie fiber) practitioners, who will share and demonstrate the knowledge of ‘ie‘ie basketry while exhibiting example artifacts of the weaving art form.  ‘Ie‘ie (Freycenetia arborea) is known as the wild pandanus vine; the woody aerial rootlets were collected and prepared for the weaving of:  fish traps, baskets, religious images, helmets and the like. In a casual and intimate setting, they will explain how pieces were traditionally crafted and the complexities that come with reinvigorating the cultural practice of ulana ‘ie today.

This program will be held in the Hawaii State Library’s first floor reading room.

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