It s frequently cut into strips to make rope and binding with large sections being used to make drum heads lampshades bow backing knife sheaths quivers powder holders and even canteens.
Rawhide rope making.
We use the leftovers from our hide to make about 25 feet of rawhide cordage.
Based upon availability prices may vary.
As an extreme rarity sometimes we find a 6 plait riata which we can then make available.
The making of a kaula ili rawhide rope by paniolo preservation society jun 23 2019 earlier this year paniolo preservation society general manager bill ferreira came up with a way to visually bring the story of the paniolo to life through the making of a kaula ili from hide to finish.