salasala

To weave or plait coconut frond leaves together, typically after splitting the frond lengthwise along its main stalk, to create a durable and flexible panel or sheet used for various purposes such as roofing, wall shingles, or other forms of traditional construction.

A traditional, woven panel or sheet made from coconut frond leaves, created through the process of splitting and plaiting the leaves together. Salasala panels are durable, flexible, and often used as a makeshift or temporary material for roofing, walls, or other structural elements in traditional Boie'nen architecture.