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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Step 8 - When viewed from above, two strings emanate from the center and form an inverted triangle with 2f as its base. Another two strings emanate from the center and form an upright triangle with 1n as its base.

Gently withdraw L2 from its loop and insert it, from below, into the inverted triangle.

Gently withdraw R1 from its loop and insert it, from below, into the upright triangle.

Extend to form a three-dimensional figure that represents a traditional Hawaiian "Loin Cloth". View the figure from several angles to visualize the three central loops that form a T-shaped design motif.