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Masi Dyes

  • By - Serafimi
  • 15 September, 2021
There are two main colours used to print motifs on masi – brown and black. The brown is made from boiling shaved bark from the ‘dogo’ or mangroves. Read More

How is Masi made?

  • By - Serafimi
  • 14 September, 2021
This process is a communal activity carried out by women of the village. Masi is made by peeling off the bark of the mulberry tree and separating its inner white bark. It is stripped, and soaked in seawater to soften.  Read More

What is Masi?

  • By - Serafimi
  • 13 September, 2021
Masi in the Fijian language refers to the Paper Mulberry tree (Broussonetia papyrifera) and also the cloth that is made out of its bark.  Read More

Tonga Language Week 5th to 11th September

  • By - Serafimi
  • 05 September, 2021

Bula Vinaka Vitia, Malo e Lelei Tonga!

In this special week commemorating 2021 Tongan Language Week, “Laveti” is pleased to feature how Tonga and Viti as neighbours share a very long history.  These will be featured in short stories throughout the week from the 5th of September to 10th of September, ending with a LIVE story-telling session on the 11th of September.

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