Roofing Material

Thatching made from the coconut palm. The leaves are removed from the main leaf midrib and the midrib then used as the top of the thatching. Each small leaf is bent over the midrib and the lot connected by overstitching. It is made by the women but almost invariably the men do the thatching. The best and most watertight roofing is spaced with a 4" overlay between the midribs. It is used to the rafters with sisal string. Made where it was bought.