Pulou

human history

Pulou. Hat. This pulou is worn by females when attending church. It is made up of lau fala (pandanus leaf) and fau (hibiscus fibre). This is lalaga (woven) in full using lau fala. A fili fā (four-ply plaited) band with serrated edges encircles the base of crown. Curled fau strips has been vali (dyed) green and red and are attached to the band. The same is used for three circular decorations on top of the crown. The top of the brim also has a circular decoration, made of pink lau fala strips.

Nama tāpiringa: 1966.208 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Dec 2025
Ingoa Kē

pulou (Samoan)

Hat (English)

Wāhi
Samoa/Pacific
Accession Number

1966.208

Rā Tāpiringa

1966

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

37993 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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