'Ie Samoa, fine mat and its cultural value

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2019
URL: ich.unesco.org/en/RL/01499
Description: The 'Ie Samoa is a finely hand-woven mat fastened at the hem with two rows of green and red feathers. Traditionally woven with strippings of the pandanus plant, the final product is silk-like and coppery in colour. The production process is highly intricate and can take years. The 'Ie Samoa is more than a cultural product, however; its true value lies in its exchange during traditional ceremonies and rituals. Women and master weavers have now set up fine mat committees in their villages, contributing to the transmission of the art form.
Country(ies): Samoa
© Ministry of Women, Community, and Social Development, Samoa, 2015
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