A cocoyea, also called coki-yea, is the wood-like shaft of a coconut tree leaf. Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, cocoyea are used in kites and other handcrafts, as well as Carnival costumes.[1] However, the most common use for cocoyea is in a cocoyea broom, where several cocoyea are tied together in a bunch and used for sweeping.

References

  1. ↑ "Trinidad and Tobago Dictionary: Cocoyea". Retrieved 2010-11-14.


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