The Gift Hutt Resort Wear Catalog 2014
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THE GIFT HUTT Resort Wear HANDCRAFTED & MADE IN FIJI
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The Gift Hutt is a Pacific business based in Fiji, that promotes Pacific culture by specializing in Hand Blocked Pacific fabrics called Elei - fabrics used in all of our apparel. Elei (pronounced ey-lay) is historic form of woodblock printing that’s still widely practiced in Samoa today. Traditional motifs such as those found on tapa barkcloth are painstakingly hand-carved by women and men onto wooden printing templates, which are used to transfer the island motifs onto fabric. Each step of the Elei process was — and still is — done by hand. At The Gift Hutt, we take this ancient technique and apply a modern twist by infusing it with motifs from other Pacific Island countries. Whilst the art form was born in Samoa, our fabrics are individually hand-blocked right here in Fiji, marrying the best of both cultures to produce one-of-a-kind pieces.
Transcript of The Gift Hutt Resort Wear Catalog 2014
- 1. THE GIFT HUTTResort WearHANDCRAFTED & MADE IN FIJI
2. TheArtofEleiElei (pronounced e-lay) is an ancient form of woodblock printing thats still widely practised in Samoa today. 3. Traditional motifs such as those found on Tapa barkcloth are painstakingly handcarved onto wooden printing templates, which are used to transfer the island motifs onto fabric. Each step of the Elei process was and still is done by hand. At The Gift Hutt, we take this historic technique and apply a modern twist by infusing it with motifs from other Pacific Island countries. Whilst the art form was born in Samoa, our fabrics are individually hand-blocked right here in Fiji, marrying the best of both cultures to produce one-of-a-kind pieces.1 4. The Gift Hutt creations are a reflection of the founder of the company. Sukhia Tuimalealiifano-Go was born in Fiji of a Samoan father and a Fiji-Samoan mother. On trips to Samoa, where she learned about her heritage, Sukhia discovered more about the art form of elei. Of particular appeal was the knowledge that many of the motifs used in elei represent historical facts and stories of the past. 2 5. Says Sukhia:Producing Elei is not only an extension of my identity, it isalso an opportunity to share our culture& traditionswith the rest of the world.Malu A traditional Samoan tattoo worn by women, the malu is great significance in the Samoan culture: each stroke and line tells a story. The same motifs have made their way onto our fabrics. 3 6. 1Full Length Stretch Caftan. Print: La Siapo. Colours: Pink and red Wholesale: $56 RRP: $9224Midi Stretch Caftan Print: La Siapo Colours: Light and dark green Wholesale: $43 RRP: $80 7. 3Full Length Caftan Print: La Siapo Colours: Light and dark blue Wholesale: $55 RRP: $905 8. 6 9. La Siapo La in the Samoan language means the Sun and this Siapo or traditional barkcloth motif is a representation of the sun. 10. 548Venus Midi Caftan Print: La Siapo Colours: Brown and black Wholesale: $45 RRP: $85Venus Midi Caftan (Chiffon) Print: Pua (Frangipani) Colours: Black on red chiffon Wholesale: $58 RRP: $95 11. 6Midi Caftan Print: La Siapo Colours: Purple and dark blue on pink mull Wholesale: $42 RRP: $799 12. 7Venus Midi Caftan with Side Tie Prints: Almas Siapo Colours: Dark blue on fuschia mull Wholesale: $47 RRP: $898 10Venus Midi Caftan with Side Tie Print: La Siapo Colours: Light blue and purple Wholesale: $47 RRP: $89 13. 109Midi V-Neck Prints: Almas Siapo Colours: Dark blue on fuschia mull Wholesale: $42.50 RRP: $79.50Mini Stretch Caftan Print: La Siapo Colours: Citrus combination Wholesale: $37 RRP: $60 11 14. 11Midi V-Neck Caftan with open sleeves Prints: La Siapo Colours: Dark green and purple Wholesale: $42.50 RRP: $79.501213 12Midi Caftan Print: La Siapo Colours: Lollypop combination Wholesale: $42 RRP: $79Full Length Caftan Print: La Siapo Colours: Dark blue and purple Wholesale: $55 RRP: $90 15. Almas Siapo One of the very first prints to come out of The Gift Hutt, this siapo print is named after its designer Almas, a talented local artist. 16. 1414Mini Butterfly Caftan Print: La Siapo Colours: Orange and black Wholesale: $36 RRP: $59 17. 15Stretch Full Length Caftan Print: La Siapo Colours: Dark blue and purple on fuschia mull Wholesale: $56 RRP: $9215 18. 17Midi V-Neck Caftan (With open sleeve) Prints: La Siapo Colours: Brown and black Wholesale: $42.50 RRP: $79.5016Stretch Butterfly Caftan Prints: La Siapo Colours: Dark blue and purple on fuschia mull Wholesale: $37 RRP: $6016 19. 1918Midi Butterfly Caftan Prints: La Siapo Colours: Brown and black Wholesale: $42 RRP: $79Mini Butterfly Caftan Prints: La Siapo Colours: Purple and light blue Wholesale: $36 RRP: $59 17 20. M: +679 9232391 P: +679 3322 677 E: [email protected] The Gift Hutt, Vunakece Rd, Suva, FijiFor wholesale orders, minimum quantity is 20 pieces and come in assorted colours and sizes. Beachwear reflecting selected fabric design, the full range of fabric designs and colours available on website at www.thegifthutt.com.The Gift Hutt would like to thank the great team behind this catalogue Hair & Make Up: Francis and Gen of Total Looks Hair Salon Photography: Jason Chute of Lumen Films ([email protected]) Copywriting: Rajan Sami ([email protected]) Art Direction & Creative Design & Layout: Maria Ronna Luna Pastorizo-Sekiguchi of The Greenhouse Studio ([email protected]) Models: Genevieve Lord, Karen Mapusua & Jillian Ash Location: Intercontinental Fiji Resort and Spa
