What I found interesting about Tivaivai is that there is two types of tivaivai the first one I found out is Tivaivai Manu Probably the most common type of tivaevae, this type of tivaevae features cut-out patterns sewn applique-style on to a solid colour backing. Designs are cut out similar to paper snowflakes, by folding the fabric into quarters or eighths.
Tivaivai tataura Both tivaevae manu and tataura are made from cut-outs applied on a solid back. Tivaevae tataura also includes embroidery stitches used to embellish the design.
The name for this art form is sometimes spelled ‘tivaivai,’ and the meaning of the word itself is “patchwork.”
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