Figure 57.—Technique of suspension element. a, a lightcolored coir fiber (1) has one end (2) bent forward on suspension foundation (3) and makes two complete turns around foundation and over bent forward end. b, forward end (2) is bent back and passed under first half-turn in a half-hitch to fix commencement end. A dark-colored coir fiber (4) is now laid along foundation. c, light fiber now makes three complete turns (5) around foundation, fixes commencement end of dark fiber, and is turned forward along foundation. Dark fiber (4) is brought down over light fiber and makes three complete turns when it is turned forward, and light fiber (1), passing down over it, makes three complete turns. Each color makes three complete turns and thus gives the upper loop of the suspensory element a barred appearance in alternating color. On left of figure, first three crossings are drawn widely spaced to show technique but in actual work, crossings are distinguished only by change in color (6, 7). d, finish resembles commencement, in that end (2) of working fiber is pushed under last two turns and then over them to pass under itself in a half-hitch.