Aitutaki Rito Fan Blue Designs are created by placing

Designs are created by placing the cloth over a carved wooden block called an upeti and rubbing clay dyes over to make the motifs

7" (96 cm)

Traditional colors such as red

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Polynesians have a use for just about every part of the coconut tree

Aitutaki Rito Fan Blue Designs are created by placingFrom the outer islands of French Polynesia and the Cook Islands Rarotonga Traditional weaving, called rito is a time honored fine craft. This fine weaving is made from the uncurled fiber of the coconut palm. These young fronds are cured in salt water and are meticulously woven together making it a highly valued and sought after craft by locals. Our traditional rito fan is bound by a polished pearl shell. This creates a beautiful handle as well as