Tahitian Skirt Tassels Color:Natural Simple and elegant

Simple and elegant

2 to 6 Players

Greenstone toggle is included for ease in adjustable fitting

the hooks were made of whale bone or dog bone

Add some shells (see our Tahitian Costume Decor Set) and/or feathers

Tahitian Skirt Tassels Color:Natural Simple and elegantHand dyed hau (wild hibiscus) fibers in a rainbow of colors. These skirt tassels are a staple decoration on just about every Tahitian dance costumes. The fibers are made from the wild hibiscus tree inner bark. After the branches are stripped, the inner bark fibers are gathered, soaked in the ocean to soften and cleaned. Later they are dyed to the desired colors. Get creative. Many costumes use multiple colors. A typical hipband will use about 2 4