Arts
Pineapple
Quilt
This
Pineapple Quilt made by Ofa Alisi Fiefia is an excellent example of Tongan
monomono piecework. The fruit design reflects her island home and the
repetitive geometric pattern is similar to those found on Tongan bark
(tapa) cloth. Using a machine to piece and leaving the top unquilted makes
monomono's quick to produce. They are often given for gifts at weddings,
funerals and other community functions.
Courtesy of the Utah Arts Council
Photo by Herridge Associates
The
Polynesian Gift to Utah is made possible by a
generous grant from the R. Harold Burton Foundation.