Description (CMS Description)
Mat of pandanus strips.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Catalogue card reads [handwritten in blue pen:] 'Z 30166. MELANESIA. FIJI. Mat of pandanus strips plaited, decorated with wool. 69 ins x 48 ins. 175 cms z 122 cms. One of 9. Hayter - 5.5.32.' A small round red sticker pasted to the front of the card. On the back of the card [handwritten in blue pen:] 'rolled'.
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (CMS Context)
Following research undertaken during the Fijian Art research project (2011-2014), this type of fine and very flexible mat with wool embroideries is thought to originate from Rotuma.
Event Date 15/1/2014
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: A modern rectangular cream label attached to the edge of the mat reads [handwritten in black ink:] 'Z 30166 MAT FIJI'.
Event Date 15/1/2014
Author: Lucie Carreau

Description (CMS Description)
Large rectangular mat woven from strips of pandanus leaves.Very supple. Strips about 0.3 cm wide. All edges are provided with a small fringe of thin strips. Woollen embroidery throughout. Three bands of motifs in the central part: A double line of zigzags in red wool; a series of 8 stitched rectangles in red and purple; a series of 14 stitched rectangles in red and grey. Along one of the short edges, a series of 10 stitched rectangles placed diagonally in red and purple. Some stitches in red and purple/dark blue along the edges. Some parts of the fringed have been intentionally caught into the woollen stitching at the back. Good condition.
Event Date 15/1/2014
Author: maa