This video teaches two methods of weaving the ti-leaf base of a Tongan Kahoa Lei. These methods can be used using fresh ti-leaf, artificial leaves and ribbon.
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Sourcing Ti Leaf (US)
If you live in a tropical area where Ti Leaf grows, you can forage or grow it. Make sure to do your research on how to remove the leaves correctly so that you do not cause damage and the leaves will grow again.
Local Wholesale Floral Supplier - Most wholesalers require you are a business and have an EIN/sales tax ID. Some wholesalers sell to the public. You can shop from their flower cooler of items on hand or place an order in advance.
Your local flower shop may let you order bunches of Ti Leaf in advance
If you live near a flower market (like the Los Angeles Flower Market) you can shop there. Ti Leaf is usually in stock or you can order ahead of time and you don’t normally need a business license to shop there.
Lastly, you can order from an online wholesaler. If you google wholesale ti leaf, you will find many different options. Many of the online wholesalers don’t require you are a business but they usually have a minimum.
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00:00 Intro
00:33 Debone Ti Leaf
02:26 Soften Ti Leaf
03:38 Working with Softened Leaf
04:27 Cutting the Ti Leaf
04:49 Braiding Twine
05:48 Method One
08:09 One More Time
09:22 End of Braid
10:09 Method Two
12:13 Check Your Work
13:23 Final Note