{"product_id":"copy-of-peachskin-fabric-100-polyester-45-wide-6","title":"Traditional Tongan Geometric design Peachskin Fabric # 2 | Islands Fabric","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 100% polyester \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45\u003c\/span\u003e inches (width) by 36 inches (yard cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUANTITY=YARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are NO REFUNDS NOR EXCHANGES on all cut to size fabric. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICE IS ONLINE ONLY. NOT VALID IN STORES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eExperience the elegance of Pacific heritage with our \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eTraditional Tongan Geometric Design\u003c\/b\u003e. This fabric features intricate, symmetrical motifs inspired by the ancient art of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"172\"\u003ekupesi\u003c\/i\u003e (pattern rubbing), traditionally used to decorate Tongan \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"236\"\u003engatu\u003c\/i\u003e. The sophisticated gray and black palette honors the natural earth-toned dyes—derived from candlenut soot and mangrove bark—used by Tongan artisans for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCrafted on premium \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003ePeachskin fabric\u003c\/b\u003e, this material offers a buttery-soft finish and a graceful drape, making it ideal for modern island wear, ceremonial attire, or unique home accents that tell a story of tradition and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical \u0026amp; Cultural Facts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Art of Ngatu:\u003c\/b\u003e In Tongan culture, decorated barkcloth is known as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003engatu\u003c\/i\u003e. It is considered a form of \"cultural wealth\" (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003ekoloa\u003c\/i\u003e) and is an essential gift for significant life events like weddings, funerals, and royal investitures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSymbolic Language:\u003c\/b\u003e Tongan designs are often \"heliaki\" (metaphorical). Geometric patterns can represent everything from the environment—such as the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003etokelau feletoa\u003c\/i\u003e (wind from the north) or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"188\"\u003emanulua\u003c\/i\u003e (bird motifs)—to historical milestones, like the appearance of Halley's Comet in 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenerational Craft:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditionally, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003engatu\u003c\/i\u003e is a communal creation. Groups of women work together to beat the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003ehiapo\u003c\/i\u003e) and rub the cloth over hand-carved \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"188\"\u003ekupesi\u003c\/i\u003e blocks to transfer these iconic patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Royal Heritage:\u003c\/b\u003e Tonga is renowned as the \"master of tapa making\" in the Pacific. These designs were historically used to denote social status, with the most intricate patterns reserved for chiefs and royalty.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f26f333c-7fff-bb11-613f-70ff60dedd28\"\u003eNon-Representation of Actual Persons: \u003c\/b\u003eThe individuals depicted in these images are entirely synthetic. They do not represent, nor are they modeled after, any specific living or deceased person. Any resemblance to actual individuals is purely coincidental.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-953c1ca3-7fff-6dc6-1a1f-c224d79aa4a7\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that all cut-to-size fabric purchases are final, and therefore, no refunds or exchanges will be issued.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe advertised price is exclusive to online purchases and is not applicable to in-store transactions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-60f82889-7fff-8aed-8208-8d33a7bed36a\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e                                      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Islands Fabric","offers":[{"title":"Gray","offer_id":39625648898166,"sku":"AFI0466-F-01809-01-T","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":39625648930934,"sku":"AFI0466-F-01809-02-T","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green","offer_id":43045558616182,"sku":"AFI0390-F-01717-01-T","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Khaki","offer_id":43045558648950,"sku":"AFI0390-F-01717-02-T","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43045558681718,"sku":"AFI0390-F-01717-03-T","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Purple","offer_id":43045558714486,"sku":"AFI0390-F-01717-04-T","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/4364\/products\/Traditional_Tongan_Geometric_design_Peachskin_Fabric_2_Black.jpg?v=1768334988","url":"https:\/\/prosportsfabric.myshopify.com\/products\/copy-of-peachskin-fabric-100-polyester-45-wide-6","provider":"Islands Fabric ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}