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Wearable Art Extravaganza

https://spacificatravel.com/blog/two-norfolk-island-tours-for-creatives

Sometimes, when on holiday, it’s nice to take a break from both adventure and relaxation and find activities to do that get our creative juices flowing. At Norfolk Island, there is plenty of opportunity to get involved in some creative activities, especially those where you can learn about the history of the island at the same time. At Spacifica Travel some of our favourite creative and cultural activities on Norfolk Island are the art of the woven hat and, visiting the wearable art extravaganza. Continue reading below to learn more about these activities.

Traditionally, the headwear worn by the Tahitians was a palm leaf band or flower crown. With the arrival of the missionaries in the late 18th century, so too came the introduction of European fashion, and the full brimmed hat. Utilising existing weaving and plaiting skills, the Tahitian women experimented with different natural fibres to create their own hat styles and shapes.