Fully lined Helmet Style Lauhala Band with heavy duty Theatrical Grade Velcro Closure for DIY Costuming
Premium Grade finely woven lauhala is perfect for Fresh or Dry embellishments; we use the highest quality materials to construct professional grade costume bases.
Completely stitched on all edges using top grade “Pro-forma 80” industrial thread, 2” and wider banding for headdresses / hip hei / belts / floral obi cumber-bands can be lined with premium 100% organic cotton on 2-ply booklet folds with clean finish seams and reinforcement tacks at every pull point for dry costumes and heavyweight felt for fresh florals
Option to add high-density inner layer for stability, endurance, and comfortable weight-balance for heavily embellished head dresses and pageant style headdress frames
Excellent for specialty materials which require durable structure such as heavy seashells, Tapa / Siapo / Ngatu, horn, multiple tracks of hau or raffia, long fabric panels, heavy feathering, and heavy beading
Reusable for fresh floral pieces and reworking of dry costume embellishments
Premium 3” Super Grip Velcro closure from top to bottom of helmet (edge-to-edge) with 1/4” final lip for a clean, polished finish, and ultimate stabilization.
Each headdress base is carefully handcrafted and individually planned before cutting. Stitchlines and lauhala layering will be tailored to best suit the natural variations in each lauhala leaf harvest; additional bands of lauhala will be cross-layered and stitched down where appropriate to provide you with the best weight balancing and tensile strength to create your masterpiece 😊
Please feel free to message us for recommendations on overlap dimensions, stitch methods, and proper construction tech based on the materials you would like to add
Happy costuming and mahalo for visiting our new shop :)
