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Vintage ʻie tōga Falalili\'i Samoan/Hawaiian/Fijian fine Woven mat For Occasions. For Sale
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Vintage ʻie tōga Falalili\'i Samoan/Hawaiian/Fijian fine Woven mat For Occasions.:
$59.99
Item is in great condition for its age, it is handmade and has imperfections even when first made. Some of these mats/skirts have names written on the back, this one has the biggest name, so I included a picture.
Approximately 43 x 88“
An ʻie tōga is a special finely hand woven mat that is an important item of cultural value in Samoa. They are commonly referred to in English as "fine mats" although they are never used as mats[1] as they only have a purely cultural value. ʻIe tōga are valued by the quality of the weave and the softness and shine of the material. They are made by women and form an important part of their role, identity and skill in their community.[2]
ʻIe tōga have an unwoven fringe and a strip of red feathers. They are important in gift exchanges during cultural ceremonies and events including matai chief title bestowals, weddings and funerals. In this way, ʻie tōga are passed from family to family, sometimes for many years and are greatly valued. Historically, some ʻie tōga were so valuable they were given their own names. The process of making a fine ʻie tōga can take months of work and have been known to take years. The completion of ʻie tōga can involve a public celebration and presentation with the women parading and displaying their fine mats for all to see.[2]
Vintage ʻie tōga Falalili'i Samoan/Hawaiian/Fijian fine Woven mat For Occasions. $59.99
Vintage ʻie tōga Falalili'i Samoan/Hawaiian/Fijian fine Woven mat For Occasions. $59.99
Vintage ʻie tōga Falalili'i Samoan/Hawaiian/Fijian fine Woven mat For Occasions. $59.99
Vintage ʻie tōga Falalili'i Samoan/Hawaiian/Fijian fine Woven mat For Occasions. $79.99
Vintage ʻie tōga Falalili'i Samoan/Hawaiian/Fijian fine Woven mat For Occasions. $59.99
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