kimej (coconut leaves (from shoot)) – Bwinnin Ri-M̗ajel̗ / Marshallese Collection

The fringe of this necklace is very decorative, which means it belonged to one of the traditional leaders.

This necklace is simple, without fringe or cowrie shells, so it belonged to a commoner.

This woven star is modern decor. Today, this along with a few other ornaments are used for house decorations.

This woven star was created by contemporary weavers. This and other ornaments used as household decorations.

The kainōknōk (ornament/coaster) is derived from the idea of the Japanese obon̄ (tray).

This obon̄ (tray) is made from coconut shoot, coconut midribs, and processed pandanus leaves.

This is a fringed obon̄ (tray). Starting from the middle and working outwards, the midribs are coiled by stitching one on top of another.

Starting from the middle and working outwards, the coconut midribs are coiled by stitching one on top of another.

This belt is made from cowrie shells, hibiscus bark, pandanus leaves, undyed coconut leaves, and coconut midrib.

This belt is made of braided coconut fiber. The coconut leaves are braided together until the desired width is reached.