Weaving Palm Leaves Roof

There are so many leaves all with channels facing up that a drop has nowhere else to go but be directed off the roof toward the edge.

Weaving palm leaves roof. A palapa is a construction made from wood and palm leaves. Now neri starts handing up the leaf. People especially women weave fresh and dry coconut palm. The craft business called thattai pinnardu in tamil meaning braiding the coconut palm leaves has been passed on through generations.

You tie on six at a time alternating left leaf right leaf with the v shaped channel facing up. See more ideas about palm fronds weaving palm. They are everywhere in mexico used as roofing for beach and pool areas bars sun shades bbq areas restaurants and. They provide shade and form the roof of permanant or temporary structures they can be very basic or very fancy depending on their use and location.

What this does is catch every single rain drop that hits the roof. Mar 3 2014 explore christine3905 s board coconut palm frond weaving followed by 121 people on pinterest.