| Description |
Mosikaka weaving is special to Tongans, who identify themselves with the craft. It is a distinct art form that belongs to Tongans and no one else. Historically, mosikaka basket making was done for royalty alone. At the same time that mosikaka weaving is revered, it is also is a very rare, not only in terms of the resource material used but also in the process of doing the actual weaving. Mosikaka weaving is an identity of Tongan cultural heritage. It needs reviving and safeguarding, and it needs to be taught and practiced in schools and the community. |
