Traditional Tongan Geometric Design Peachskin Fabric # 1 | Islands Fabric

• Details: 100% polyester
• Dimensions: One Size (36in x 45in) [Length x Width] / per yard
• QUANTITY=YARD

Bold Traditional tattoo design available in 4 vibrant colorways (Blue,Khaki,Green,Purple) Made with Polyester microfibers to give the fabric a soft suede-like feel.

Product Description

Elevate your next project with our Traditional Tongan Geometric Design Peachskin Fabric. This isn't just a print; it’s a tribute to the "Friendly Islands." Crafted with a high-twist polyester microfiber, this fabric offers a luxurious, suede-like "peachskin" finish that is soft to the touch, drapes beautifully, and resists wrinkling.

Available in four vibrant colorways—Green, Khaki, Blue, and Purple—the bold, interlocking geometric motifs make it an ideal choice for:

• Apparel: Traditional puletaha (two-piece outfits), shirts, and contemporary island wear.

• Home Decor: Statement cushion covers, table runners, or wall hangings.

• Cultural Events: Meaningful attire for weddings, church, or community celebrations.

Cultural & Historical Significance

The patterns seen in this print are inspired by the Tongan people, the indigenous inhabitants of the archipelago of Tonga in Western Polynesia.

1. The Origins of the Design These geometric motifs are modern interpretations of Kupesi (hand-carved stencils). Historically, Tongan women (traditionally in communal groups called kautaha) created these designs to be rubbed onto Ngatu—a cloth made from the beaten inner bark of the paper mulberry tree (hiapo).  

2. Symbology in the Geometry In Tongan culture, "geometric" doesn't just mean "shapes." Every line has a purpose:

• Manulua: One of the oldest motifs (often looking like interlocking triangles or bird-like shapes), representing the "two birds" and symbolizing the union of two noble lineages.  

• Fata-o-Tu’i Tongan: Representing the sennit binding of the King’s house, symbolizing strength and protection.  

• Tokelau Feletoa: Inspired by the fish scales or the sea, representing the navigation skills of the Tongan people.

3. A Living History Tonga is the only Pacific nation never to have been formally colonized, meaning these designs have maintained a direct, unbroken lineage for centuries. By using this print, you are celebrating a design language that represents Tongan identity, hospitality, and the social hierarchy of the islands.

Please note that all cut-to-size fabric purchases are final, and therefore, no refunds or exchanges will be issued.

The advertised price is exclusive to online purchases and is not applicable to in-store transactions.

Non-Representation of Actual Persons: The 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.


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