Fakaha'apai. Waist ornament. Fakaha'apai are waist ornaments worn to perform in by both men and women and children. They can be worn on their own or on top of a ta'ovala (waistmat). They are made from fau (hibiscus) fibre and can be dyed in different colours depending on the maker, the wearer, and/or the particular event or dance it will be worn at. This fakaha'apai has a plaited waistband and on top of this waistband are purple dyed fau rosettes which line the length of the waistband. Under this there is a section of hanging fau decorative knotting. Behind this knotting there are folded up strips of purple and natural coloured pandanus fibre which are tied up. These are folded and tied up when the fakaha'apai is not being used but are let out when worn. This articular fakaha'apai was made in Tonga and sent to New Zealand to Tupou Posesi Fanua to wear to a Maori marae visit with UNESCO c.1972.