Genuine grass skirt bought in Papua New Guinea (PNG) in 1983. All natural. Cultural artifact as seen in museums.
Grass-skirts are the pride of women in Papua New Guinea and other Pacific South Sea islands. In the Melanesian region, grass-skirts are made from and dyed, with natural fibres and pigments.
Grass-skirts are made from young fibres of sago palms, bark, sisal, pandanus, banana fibres, and many other natural fibres. The time it takes to source, collect, and prepare the raw materials; splicing, drying and dying can take longer than actually making the skirt.
Dimensions: Length – 20 inches
Width – 17 inches
