Young Coconut Leaves

I live in a country with diverse cultures and I have plenty to learn all through my life.

However one intriguing feature of the Malays and the ethnic groups is their art which use leaves for example.

I did not really pay much attention to my friends when they made their rice dumplings or ketupat. So I never did learn my anyaman (weaving) Now in my old age, I am still intrigued by all the things they can make using the young coconut leaves or young shoots.

Each fasting month comes and goes. And I still haven't yet learned the art of making ketupat.

Young coconut leaves are pretty and their colours are beautiful. They are soft and lovely to use when making ketupat casings.



They can be used to weave baskets.

Make figurines of animals.