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amoa clothing bears the essence of traditionalism.
In Samoa clothing, which is a part of the whole cultural pattern of Samoa, distinctive dressing patterns can be noticed. Traditionally, Samoa clothing for the women are a kind of wrapping up dress.
Popular Popular Samoan Samoan clothing clothing are are Puletasi Puletasi
The puletasi is a traditional item of clothing worn by Samoan girls. Today, puletasi is used as female full dress. The puletasi is the traditional Samoan dress for not only girls, but older women as well. It is a two piece dress with a skirt and a top. and it is usually worn to cultural events, church, and to any formal event. In recent years, different styles and improvisations have been made.
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A ie tōga is a special finely woven mat that is the most important item of cultural value in Sāmoa. 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. Ie 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. Ie 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, ie tōga are passed from family to family, sometimes for many years and are greatly valued.
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Siapo, also known as tapa, is one of the oldest Samoan cultural art forms. For centuries Siapo has been passed from generation to generation. Even so, it has fast become a nearly extinct art form. Siapo is regarded as one of the region’s finest and most distinctive art forms. Siapo, traditionally, it was a common form of clothing. This tradition is still honoured at cultural and ceremonial events, where high chiefs and ‘village maidens’ (local, unmarried girls) wear siapo during gift presentations.
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Lavalava is one of the most common clothing within the Samoan culture. The traditional culture of Samoa is a communal way of life based on Fa’a Samoa.
The fashion back in the days. Less noticable now days.
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