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MOKOSOI COLLECTION 2022
Original Mokosoi art by Maria Rova
Mokosoi is the Fijian word for Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata), the delicate tropical flower renowned for its aroma. In Fiji, the Mokosoi scent is synonymous with celebration.
The blossoms are often added to wreaths of flowers or “salusalu” worn around the neck druring festive ceremonies such as weddigns and graduatiosns.
Fijians don’t really need a special occasion in order to wear flowers though - Locals will often tuck a Mokosoi flower behind the ear as they go about their dailty chores...
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A design developed from an original silk painting by Maria Rova called “Vanua ko Viti”
Fijian culture and identity are deeply connected to the land and the sea. Fiji’s national flower, the legendary tagimoucia, is said to have sprouted from her tears of a tribal princess who fled her island village rather than be forced to marry a chief she did not love.
This beatiful creeper, with its festoons of bright red and white flowers, grows only on the isolated slopes of extinct volcanoes in northern Fiji.
Our tagimoucia collection comes with options for various greetings in our local lingo.
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ISLAND FLOWER: FRANGIPANI “Sigavou Classics” 2022
Original Silk art by Maria Rova
This artwork is part of a series of paintings originally created in dyes on silk, featuring the lush tropical flowers that fill our lives with colour here in Fiji.
With its delicately curved, waxy petals and unique fragrance, the frangipani is the quintessential island flower in the minds of many. Frangipanis are synonymous with celebration in Fiji.
They are strung together into garlands worn during meke dance performances at festive ceremonies, or simply tucked behind the ear as an island-style accessory.
The designs in the background of this composition are inspired by the geometric patterns used by traditional barkcloth artists in Fiji.
ALLAMANDA “Sigavou Classics” 2022
The Allamanda is one of my favorite tropical flowers. It seems to bloom in abundance, all year around, fresh every day.
And it looks glorious sprawled along our garden fence, one of the first plants to bloom again after a heavy storm...
The designs in the background are inspired by the geometric patterns used by traditional barkcloth artists in Fiji.
Their vivid blue and turquoise hues, reflective of the Pacific Ocean, contrast with the warm yellows of the allamanda blossoms...
“ISLAND FLOWERS-ALLAMANDA” art by Maria Rova
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TREASURE WHAT WE HAVE “Sigavou Classics” 2022
This painting honours the indigenous way of life in rural i Taukei villages where living off the land and sea can be a struggle, but extended family bonds within close-knit communities are strong, providing a life-long sense of belonging and identity.
On the frontline when it comes to the effects of climate change, the people of our remote island communities have an intense connection to their natural environment, dependent as they are on reef and forest for their day-to-day survival.
COLOURS OF YANUCA III “Sigavou Classics” 2022
They say that Fijians are among the happiest people on earth—and maybe that has something to do with all the joyful, vibrant colours that are part of everyday life in our tropical island environment.
Several varieties of heliconias add splashes of flame-like colour to our gardens.
Robust and cheerful, they seem to bloom in abundance throughout the year.
In this painting, my heliconias are paired with abstract design elements that echo the rhythms of ocean waves, tides, moon and sun. Motifs inspired by the geometric patterns used by generations of Fiji’s barkcloth artists give the painting a sense of place as a piece of contemporary Fijian art.
Original Art by Maria Rova
Original Silk art by Maria Rova
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“ISLAND TREASURES III” Step off the beaten track and on to the sun-drenched shores of one of Fiji’s remote islands where a world of joyful colour awaits you!
This painting, created in dyes and resist on silk, celebrates the diversity of wildlife to be found in our coral reefs and rugged island mountainsides.
Whether it’s a Hawksbill Turtle, a rare Banded Rail, a pair of Emperor Angel Fish, or a squawking Musk Parrot, our frail but vibrant island ecosystems are home to many eye-catching animal species.
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Original “Island Treasures III” art by Maria RovaISLAND TREASURES III “Sigavou Classics” 2022
This painting celebrates the turquoise and golden moments of an afternoon at the beach: a languid snorkel along colourful reefs, surrounded by schools of fish and coral, with the occasional shark to liven things up...
Lulled by the rythm of the waves, we relax inder a Frangipani tree in the gentle glow of the late afternoon sunshine, with freshly-squeezed fruit drinks or a bilo of kava (note the yaqona roots).
The seven-lobed cassava leaf and ripe coconut feature repeatedly in my artwork as symbols of island sustence, the bonds with nature that keep Fijian communities strong and well-nourished.
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AFTERNOON “Sigavou Classics”
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LELUVIA “Sigavou Classics” 2022
Original Silk art by Maria Rova
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two or more in box mug with personalised text design and
NB *pricing based on existing designs and text of not more than 10 letters. For new highly customized design please request a quotation
The Fijian-size (15 oz) mugs we offer at Sigavou can hold a large dose of caffeine for a great start to any day! Made from food-grade ceramic, they are both microwave and dishwasher safe.
To place an order with customised text, please print out and email the attached order sheet to info@sigavou. art. We look forward to sharing our Fiji-inspired CUPS OF ART with you, your friends, colleagues, and loved ones!.
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