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 ...

Siapo is the Samoan word for a fine cloth made from the bark of the ... On a day-to-day basis in Samoa, siapo is used for floor mats, bedding and room dividers, but traditionally, it was a common ...