'This book explains in clear, easy-to-understand instructions how to obtain and prepare coconut palm fronds suitable for weaving into hats, baskets, espergnes, mats, birds, and various decorations. More than 100 easy-to-follow diagrams and sketches give the reader exact, detailed instructions on weaving procedures, and provide countless ideas to inspire the imagination of the creator. After mastering the basic principles of frond weaving, the reader will be able to duplicate almost any woven object or execute his own designs, whether in coconut palmfronds or with fronds from other types of palm tress and palmettos.' (excerpt from inside cover)