Kete

Kete. Basket. This kete is a plaited coconut leaf basket, with a final plait to close off the bottom. These kete are very quick and easy to make and are usually made as a food carrier or fishing basket. The leaf has been split down the middle of the spine. The plait of this kete is one forward, one back, and continues with one over, one under. The midrib/spine is then folded to make the shape and to bring the two sides together, completing the oblong shape. This particular kete was made, used, flattened, and either rolled or folded into a cylinder shape. The plait itself has very large gaps in it. Its colour is faded green brown with a brown midrib. There are also a number of sunspots on the leaves.