Figure 262.—Fans with natural midrib handles. a, triangular shape: 1, midrib handle; 2, leaflets twisted over leaflet above on same side; 3, plaiting turned in for short distance to end at base (4). b, lozenge shape: 1, midrib handle; 2, leaflets crossed alternately to opposite side; 3, plaiting turned in but instead of ending in a straight base, it is continued to a point (4) to complete lozenge shape and form longer fan.
Note: the Rarotongan and Aitutaki fine fans follow the shape of a, and the crossing leaflet technique of b, whereas the Mangaian fine fans follow the shape of b, and the leaflet twisting technique of a.