| Details | Since time immemorial, communities throughout Oceania have produced cloth from the bark of the paper mulberry tree. Strips of bark are dried, soaked, pounded flat, and then bound into sturdy—though not waterproof—sheets that are painted, stamped, or dyed. Once used as everyday clothing, this barkcloth is now used primarily in craft, fine art, and formal dress. Its name varies by island; in Fiji, it is known as masi.
In this workshop, guests will learn the art of using masi to create traditional Fijian bua flowers. Live from Fiji, Kalesi Buka will guide us through the process of using a pattern to construct your flowers while teaching us more about its use in the culture. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have created two decorative masi flowers to adorn your home—and a memento of Fiji and the Pacific Islands.
Registration for this workshop is full. Find more details and register on Eventbrite. AccessibilityLive real-time captioning (CART) and American Sign Language interpretation can be provided by request. You will be able to indicate your request when you register on Eventbrite. 2021 Smithsonian Folklife Festival This year, the Festival presents “Beyond the Mall: Making Matters,” a weekend series of online events that explore and celebrate the role of artisans in cultural sustainability. See the full schedule. |
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