Vintage ʻie tōga Falalili'i Samoan/Hawaiian/Fijian fine Woven mat For Occasions.

Item is in great condition for its age, it is handmade and has imperfections even when first made. 86 x 72 inches

Item has a small stain or two, but it's in great condition for its age

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

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