🌿 The Art of Pandanus Weaving 🌿 Pandanus weaving is a skillful and intricate practice that begins with the harvesting of pandanus leaves, a plant native to northern Australia. This process, often done by Aboriginal women, involves: 1️⃣ Harvesting: Long pandanus leaves are carefully stripped from the plant using a hooked stick or by hand. Care is taken to avoid the thorny edges. 2️⃣ Preparation: The leaves are boiled or soaked to soften them and make them pliable. Stripping the leaves into fine