As the exterior extends, lau hika (the application of cutting lines into the pandanus leaf to direct and section the pinnules for weaving) can be seen from the base and how this has been utilized to create the exteriors geometric mata pelē. Sections of lalaga (plain weaving) can be seen across the exterior as well as complex lalaga fakafiti that has been used to also define geometric patterns through plain and naturally coloured lau fā and black dyed lau fā. Some of the dyed lau fā has faded over time. Both sides of the kato portray the woven text of 'NIUE IS'. Two kavei have been applied as separate components to the kato. They are also made from woven lalaga in plain and naturally coloured lau fā and black dyed lau fā. They feature on both sides of the kato and begin from its base. Two small braided loops of lau fā have been attached to the one side of the opening for the purpose of fastening over two nodes also made from lau fā and attached to the opposite side of the kato. A bind of lau fā has been applied to finish the rim of the opening. This kato also portrays a style of lalaga for the lining.