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Lavalavas are hand woven fabric which is wrapped around the hips and secured at the waist with a cord. Lavalavas are the traditional dress woven and worn by the women in the outer islands of Yap. Traditionally a Lavalava was made from local fibers one of which was banana. Today, natural fiber Lavalavas are still woven but are used mostly for special occasions. Cotton fiber has replaced natural fibers for common use and is valued for its comfort and durability. |
Click on the image above to see how some Lavalavas are made...
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Even today most basket weaving happens "on-the-spot" wherever or whenever there is a need to carry large amounts of food or fish. However the baskets we sell are hand woven for long term use from naturally preserved fibers of the Pandanus or Coconut Palm. The shapes, styles and designs are mostly dependent on the weaver's needs or likes and with the end user in mind. |
