24K views · 6.6K reactions | Pandanus is an iconic species in Northern Australia and is one of my favourite plants! #plants #australia #northernterritory #ntaustralia #love #art #wildlife #animals #nature #bushcraft #photography #botany #ecology #science #adventure #outdoors #4x4 #4x4australia #bushtucker #food #foodporn #bushfood | David McMahon | Facebook

🌿 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