ʻOkika

Dates: 7/27/12 - 2/18/13, 28 weaving hours
Size: 3.25" H x 3" W
Design: ʻOkika (Hawaiian for "orchid")
Materials: hemp, waxed linen (4ply, butterscotch, maroon)

Okika

First Hawaiian basket design, 'okika', Hawaiian for 'orchid'. As usual, Fibonacci inspired pattern. Yarn is hand dyed on Maui. Gifted to Cruz Ortiz, owner of Yarn & Needlecraft of Maui. Mahalo for all you help and advice Cruz!