TE Kano Hiroa.—Maori Plaited Basketry and Plaitwork. 719 
stroke. The left edge has been continued until there are six dextrals above 
the completed edge. The left projecting sinistral is marked Si. The 
problem is to turn the left sinistral, S1, and the left dextral, D1, back into 
the body of the mat along the course of 81 and fix them in position by 
Fics. 15-19.—Method of finishing edge of mat. — 
fos. 20-22. —Method of making the secure Aiki finish. 
the ordina laiting of the dextrals. It will be noted that D1 passes 
under S1. "he се dextrals, D2, D4, and D6, which pass over 81, 
are lifted with the left hand, and in fig. 16 are turned back to make the 
