Feb 1
6 min read
Samoan Barkcloth — the Fabric of a Culture
Samoan siapo and elie express a Polynesian heritage
The syrupy “Oldies” tunes in the white wedding tent stopped. Relatives and friends, gathered in the glorious Virginia garden, clinked glasses. Soft conversations hummed. Like a thunderclap, Polynesian drumbeats began. A young woman burst from the back of the tent and barreled upfront to the dance floor. Her short dress flashed like a…
