Kete is sewn at the overhanging rim to secure the overlaid red apuraka to the side of bag, also to fasten the tatai (handle) to the rim of the kete, transverse. Single tatai with a body of rauara with overlaid red and natural apuraka akamanea (decoration) in checker and lozenge motifs running continuously over the tatai (handle). Each side of the rectangular kete has a central motif of a lozenge or taimana (diamond) set against the checkerwork background.