The woven band shows a series of repeated squares that run through the centre of the band piece and borders of plain te ira. The pattern has been defined by the use of dark brown human hair woven into the surface of the rabaraba. The use of dark brown human hair is only evident across the front facing surface of the band. Their shape is similar to that of baraitoa (neck band), however the longer length of the swallow tail-like ends defines them as head bands.