Naio Tree

Collected by Lyle Dickey from the people of Kauai and Niihau in the Hawaiian Islands. The Naio or "False Sandalwood" Tree (Myoporum sandwicense) is native to Hawaii. Islanders use its wood for the decorative parts of outrigger canoes, house posts, and night-fishing torches. Unlike true sandalwood, the scent of Naio wood does not last long.

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Written Instructions

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Step 2 - 1, over 2 loop, picks up 5n.

With the help of opposite hand share the 2 loop with 1.

Navajo the middle 1 loop over the upper 1 loop by dipping 1 under the near string of the loop to be released; extend with palms facing you.