Triangular patterns are defined by the use of black, mid brown and light brown imported synthetic tape over the coiling. The remaining depth of the kato has been joined separately and is shaped like the hull of a canoe. It has been made from different brown shades of lau fā. A separate layer of woven lau niu lines the interior of the hull shaped base. Two hui moa (handles) made from pale, off-white and dark brown lau fā have been attached and finished from the exterior of the basket. A mix of brown, blue and pale off-white coloured lau fā has been used to encase the ends upon the exterior of the kato.