| Weight | .3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 50 × 55 cm |
The Pasefika Tote Bag
T275.00
Price Summary
- T275.00
- T275.00
- T275.00
ONLY $99.95 USD. (Approx currency conversion). Discover our signature tote bag, meticulously made by hand in Samoa. Each one a unique piece of art with no two bags the same. This Supa Deluxe sized Tote bag features exclusive, hand-printed elei fabric showcasing bold cultural patterns inspired by our heritage. Crafted for durability from heavy cotton, reinforced handles, soft yet strong – it is washable and practical. This isn’t just a bag, it’s a wearable piece of art and a conversation starter. Take it to the office, to the beach, or on your next international flight, this is a bag that can go anywhere in style. Own a functional treasure that supports local artisans and lets you carry a piece of Samoa with you everywhere.
22 inches x 20 inches, not including the shoulder straps. 100% cotton.
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- Store Name: Lani Young
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An island of secrets. A girl on fire. An epic battle of the elements. The book that started it all…
Leila Folger escapes the stifling misery of life with her American grandmother and goes to Samoa searching to connect with her mother’s family. All her efforts to learn more about the mother she never knew are met with hostility. What really happened eighteen years ago when her father fled the island with his infant daughter? Why is everyone afraid to even talk about the woman he once loved? What is a ‘telesā’ and why does even the mention of her name strike such fear in everyone Leila meets? And why is Leila having vivid nightmares about a mother she can’t remember? Her quest for truth takes a thrilling turn when she meets Daniel Tahi, irresistibly compelling with his island-warrior tattoos, breath-taking jade eyes and golden smile. What is it in Daniel’s mysterious past that binds him and Leila so closely? When Leila discovers she is heir to a fiery birthright, she must choose between the Sisterhood and the boy she loves. Can they overcome all that divides them, even the very elements?
The Bone Bearer
Samoa Coloring Pages – Halu Bongo!
Bring your favorite Samoan dog Bongo to life with FOURTEEN printable coloring pages from the original HALU BONGO storybook for kids. Simply download, then print on your home printer with settings on \’Fill page\’, grab some bright crayons, and your child has everything they need for a fun activity. Pair with the the ebook of HALU BONGO, read the story out loud together in Samoan and English, and help reinforce your child\’s confident learning of Gagana Samoa. These bold coloring pages are all familiar scenes straight from home here in Beautiful Samoa. Only $3.50 USD (approx currency conversion).
Original paintings by Nikki Mariner. Adapted for coloring pages format by Bella Young.
Afakasi Woman
2019 Winner of a NZ Storylines Notable Book Award.
2019 Finalist in the NZ Book Awards, Young Adult Fiction.
A collection of short stories from Samoa, by Lani Wendt Young. “The joys, the trials, the tragedies, and the sensibilities of being a woman of Samoa are highlighted in this superb collection. Each story is brimming with emotion, offering a unique, engrossing glimpse into the lives of women of the Pacific, as Young takes readers from tears of laughter to tears of sorrow from one story to the next.”
Only $10 USD.
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