The skills of the ancestor's artistry are kept sacred
and passed on by both the mamas - the guardians
of tradition and the matriarchs of Tahitian society
- as well as by skilled craftsmen.
Paul Gauguin |
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Handcraft |
Tahitian products are found throughout the islands
at local stores, in markets, and at the artisan
studios.
Monoi oils which
are natural skin products created from the oils
of tree fruits and fragrances extracted from the
Tiare flower.
Handcrafts such as:
intricate carvings of stone; wooden drums, bowls,
platters, and sculptures carved from precious
native woods; and elaborate hats, purses, and
mats woven from coconut and pandanus leaves.
Original paintings
of the water, bungalows, and people created by
Tahitian and French resident artists.
Pareu (akin
to Polynesian sarong) cloth wrappings.
Those created in Tahiti are hand dyed and brightly
colored.
Handmade quilts called
tifaifai crafted from traditional designs
by the island matriarchs or "mamas".
Black Pearls |
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Pareu |
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Tatoos |
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Hinano Beer! |
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