Fiji
Floor mats woven from dried pandanus leaves by Fijian craftswomen — soft underfoot, natural in texture, made for tropical homes.
Our story
Pandanus leaves grow long and tough, and in Fiji they are dried, split and dyed by hand before being woven into mats. The craftswomen of Fenua Weave work in the traditional way, strand by strand, building a mat that is soft enough to lie on and strong enough for daily use. The natural leaf keeps its pale, straw colour, and some mats carry simple dyed borders in earthy tones. Each one is finished by the woman who wove it.
Where it comes from
Mats woven from dried pandanus leaves by Fijian craftswomen.
Pandanus is tough and hard-wearing. A floor mat stands up to daily use well; for very heavy traffic a little care in placement and cleaning keeps it looking good.
Brush or vacuum away dust, and wipe with a slightly damp cloth when needed. Keep them out of prolonged, heavy rain and direct sun to preserve the colour.
Small, medium and large. A medium mat suits a picnic or a doorway, a large or extra-large one works as a room floor mat.
Yes. The woven pandanus gives a soft, slightly springy feel — comfortable to lie or sit on, and pleasant to walk on with bare feet.
Fijian craftswomen, working by hand in the traditional way. Each mat is finished by the woman who wove it, so no two are exactly alike.
They are floor and picnic mats woven from the long leaves of the pandanus plant. The leaves are dried, split and sometimes dyed by hand before being woven, a craft practised across the Pacific including Fiji.
Notes from Fenua Weave — new pieces and the people who make them. No noise.
