American Samoa Traditional Clothing

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The traditional ladies clothing is the puletasi which is a matching skirt and tunic with Samoan designs. The lava-lava sarong which may be worn by men or women. They are of different patterns and colors, but tend to be plain for men who may wear it as part of an official uniform. Some men have intricate and geometrical patterns that are tattooed onto their lower body and upper legs. The tattooing process is without anaesthesia and is extremely painful. Ceremonial attire includes a headdress called tuiga which is made of shells and feathers

This kimono-inspired puletasi is simple with a touch of exoticism. Made in panama fabric with tapa printed trimming on the neckline, arms and on the matching lavalavaGirls in Traditional Tongan Dresses

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Hand-painted orange and black Puletasi.Very Popular in Samoa, this style puletasi is elegant and simple and is now becoming a favorite in New-Zealand.

Flowered-Print Puletasi with Rufflied Neckline

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