Long ago, Chamorros didn't have cloth
or fabrics to make designer clothing so they depended on other resources.
They used coconut leaves to make a variety of hats, baskets, and even rooftops
for huts (little houses). Weaving was a useful yet fun way to clothe
and shelter themselves long ago. Until today, kids, even adults, are fascinated
by the creations that local Guamanians make. Adults and kids that
have tried it for the first time can even make them. The coconut
is the most used resource besides the bamboo. Coconut leaves are like Mother
Nature's origami paper and that is why it is a convenient house decoration
or a nice final touch for a bouquet of flowers. |
