Documentation of Samoan Cultural Heritage

To support the documentation of the Samoan traditional craft of afa, also known as coconut sinnet or coir, as a pilot for a larger project focused on other endangered Samoan craft traditions.

Use of afa permeates Samoan culture, from personal adornment and architecture to hunting and fishing, yet the craft is on the verge of extinction. The project includes the documentation of the making and use of afa and a series of instructional craft workshops.