Exotic Fiji in your home: the best gifts from the ocean paradise

By Tychyna TetianaFeb 27, 2024 22:18 PMLite
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Exotic Fiji in your home: the best gifts from the ocean paradise
Exotic Fiji in your home: the best gifts from the ocean paradise

Fiji is renowned as one of the most beautiful Pacific islands, boasting numerous volcanic mountains, white sand beaches, and stunning coral reefs. This island country values both art and crafts as integral elements of its warm culture.

Therefore, tourists are encouraged to bring a piece of Fiji home with them. The most significant souvenirs from Fiji are described in the News Bytes article.

Fiji has long been celebrated for its tapa paintings and fabrics, which hold cultural significance and can be found throughout the country. The fabric, locally known as masi cloth, is crafted from the bark of the mulberry tree and serves as a canvas for local artists. They use natural dyes derived from forest products to create intricate tribal symbols, floral patterns, or depictions of fauna.

Exotic Fiji in your home: the best gifts from the ocean paradise
Carpets from Fiji. Source: Wikipedia

It's not uncommon for tourists to find beautifully decorated coconut shells while shopping in Fiji, which are popular and typically Fijian. The coconut shells are polished and mainly used to serve kava. However, you can also use them as home decor elements to enhance your space.

Carved turtle figurines are valuable and traditional souvenirs of Fiji because they are considered lucky. Since the Fiji Fisheries Act prohibits the killing of these adorable aquatic creatures, their wooden carvings are available in the markets. You can find turtle-shaped bowls, paintings, and many other items.

Tourists are reminded that kava, an intoxicating pepper, is another traditional Fijian souvenir you should appreciate. It is made from ground yaqona root and is widely consumed as a local drink, especially during ceremonies and celebrations. Its powder is mixed with water to create a cloudy broth that causes numbness when consumed. The sale and purchase of kava sachets are completely legal, unrestricted, and permitted.

 

Exotic Fiji in your home: the best gifts from the ocean paradise
Brewing kava, a beverage made from the angelica root. Source: Wikipedia

Finally, travelers should not forget that cannibalism was practiced in Fiji about 150 years ago. And while this is not the case now, its gruesome history can be seen through the artifacts in the shops. From cannibal forks with four prongs on the end to cannibal figurines made from coconut shells, there is something for everyone. All of these carved cannibal products have precise shapes and designs.

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