Mat

Production date
Sep 1915
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
Mat, plaited pandanus leaf strips, black dyed geometric pattern
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Production date
Sep 1915
Production place
Measurements
L1398 x W784mm
Media/Materials description
Pandanus leaf
History and use
This mat has been woven from strips of pandanus leaves. Mats like this are very durable and can be folded for storage and during transport. They are also water resistant, and can be used to sit or to sleep on.

Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Registration number
QE4673.1

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