The tying process begins with a diagonal fold into a triangle, followed by a firm 3 cm border along the forehead.
Various tying styles, such as "Feda" (anger) or "Paw-tere" (peacock's tail), carry symbolic meanings and serve as a secret language of communication about mood or social messages.
The cloth is secured with pins and can be put on and taken off like a hat.
Making the Koto: The koto is the traditional festive costume of Afro-Surinamese women, developed after 1879 due to Dutch dress codes.
It consists of a long skirt (with a kotobere pleat), an embroidered white shirt (empi), a lined jacket (jaki) with folded ribbons, and a shawl (toepoeskinpangi).
The koto, often worn with an angisa, reflects identity and is often worn during Keti Koti.
Its making requires craftsmanship, with attention to pleats, embroidery, and sturdy fabrics.
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