Arts and Crafts of the Cook Islands
Figure 51.—Single bar technique. a, ring carrier (1) with six coir cord holders so arranged on single wooden bar (2) that all feather heads (3) form an even line; holders kept in position by a cord (4) which, after being fixed at one end, is stretched over holders with an overhand knot (5) around bar in each space between holders; holders from next carrier dealt with similarly and holders of successive carriers until bar is fully occupied. b, bar is then rotated to face feather heads (3) toward…
Figure 51.—Single bar technique. a, ring carrier (1) with six coir cord holders so arranged on single wooden bar (2) that all feather heads (3) form an even line; holders kept in position by a cord (4) which, after being fixed at one end, is stretched over holders with an overhand knot (5) around bar in each space between holders; holders from next carrier dealt with similarly and holders of successive carriers until bar is fully occupied. b, bar is then rotated to face feather heads (3) toward front, and cords of bar tied to a vertical element (6) of frame.