Liku

human history

Liku. Skirt. Made from unprocessed vau (hibiscus fibres) and natural coloured voivoi (pandanus). Parts are coloured black. Waistband consists of a wide strip of natural coloured voivoi (pandanus). Strands are plaited decoratively. Ties of coloured fabric intermittently through liku.

Last Update: 8 Aug 2018
Other Name

skirt

Place
Fiji
Accession Date

1886

Other Id

11735 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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