Category: Traditional crafts

In traditional Hawaiian culture, the fibrous, wedge-shaped segments of the hala fruit, known as keys, were collected and dried for a highly specific purpose: serving as paintbrushes for decorating kapa, or bark cloth. This practice highlights one of many resourceful uses of dried Pandanus Hala fruits across the Pacific Islands.

According to traditional health practices, drinking water stored in an earthen pot or matka can aid digestion and boost metabolism. When considering which matka is good, red or white, the choice primarily depends on your priorities for natural cooling, health benefits, durability, and aesthetic preference.

Multiple studies have confirmed that birch bark does contain tannins, with concentrations varying depending on the tree species and the bark's specific layer. These natural compounds have been utilized for centuries in traditional crafts and medicine for their astringent properties and ability to precipitate proteins.