Tivaivai Demonstration

Quilting from the Heart Mangaia Cook Islands Group

Tivaivai is the art of quilting in the Cook Islands. The pieces that are created are often used to mark important life events, and, through their patterns, convey ideas about place, culture, and history.

Join the Mangaia Cook Islands Group as they demonstrate how to make tivaivai. Observe the techniques and the skills required to make these exquisite traditional quilts, and get an up-close look at some quilts on display.

Pacific Cultures gallery