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Hawaiian fiber practices and feather work

Season 17 | 2m 59s

Culture bearer Marques Hanalei Marzan talks about the knotting and cordage practices that were used for nets. Feather artist Kawika Lum-Nelmida and Zita Cup Choy, 'Iolani Palace historian, talks about the kahili, feather standards in the King's and Queen's Bedroom. Bonus video from the WEST episode.

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