Samoan Floor Mats

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Samoan floor mats. ʻie tōga are valued by the quality of the weave and the softness and shine of the material. An i e toga is normally used on special occasions. It fails to describe the true value of the sacred ceremonial robe as the samoans see it. An ʻie tōga is a special finely 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 as they only have a purely cultural value.

In addition to using mats for practical household purposes such as floor coverings and bedding the people of tonga wear mats knows as ta ovala around the waist as a sign of respect. Everything from ie toga falas taovala etc. Ie toga is never used as a mat. Samoan mug i m not perfect but i am samoan and that s kind of the same thing samoan coffee mug samoa gift fgimagination.

In anthropology we have a new phenomenon in terms of old cultural understandings and world viws. Fine mats in the samoan culture have been considered in some ways more valuable then money. Much like a family heirloom the fine mat signifies tradition and family in samoa and because of this they are highly valued. Those gathered at a formal gathering or fono are always seated cross legged on mats on the floor around the fale facing each other with an open space in the middle.

Sale price 15 25 15 25 16 95 original price 16 95 10 off. Kitchen mat kitchen rugs cushioned chef soft non slip rubber back floor mats washable oil proof doormat bathroom runner area rug carpet 17 7 x 47 2 tropical floral hawaiian monstera 4 0 out of 5 stars 1. The samoan way i e toga. Some of the oldest fine mats have even been given their own names.

5 out of 5 stars 274 274 reviews. It never was and it will never be. Jul 25 2017 polynesian mats are made from the pandanus tree fala hala hand wolven and decorated w feathers shells yarn etc. It is often said among the europeans that a person.

The use and function of the fale is closely linked to the samoan system of social organisation especially the fa amatai chiefly system. When i began to write about samoan fine mats i revisited descriptions mainly those of english missionaries of the early christian era to reconsider the context of social structure and belief in which fine mats ie tōga were given and received at the time of their accounts. This custom is said to have originated from ancient times when men on returning from long. The fine mats of samoa.

I e toga is a samoan term for a fine mat.