fijian wedding gown made of masi

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Permalink Reply by Reapi Nayacakalou-Kubunavuravura on August 26, 2008 at 4:19pm

Are you looking into this as a business venture???

Permalink Reply by Lavinia Nata Duaibe on August 27, 2008 at 12:13pm

Yes, I am already in business using Masi for contemprory crafts. I have not used masi to make and outfit like a wedding dress. I now have a project to be completed in a month. What I saw on photos of some designers is alright but to achive the flow of the design I have, I wonder if one will tell me how to make the texture of masi plyable, how to join seamlessly. and the best possible way of thinning. Is there some kind of glue or chemical that I am missing out?

Permalink Reply by Helstrom on March 23, 2009 at 9:56am

Hi Lavinia, My mother has a special glue and the key ingredient is tapioca starch. I remember when Adi Litia Mara-Dugdale's wedding dress was being prepared. At first Adi's Kiwi tailor wasn't satisfied with the original texture of the masi and she, along with her aunt Adi Viti brought it to my mother to work on at my cousin's place in Nabua. I know for a fact that a lot of work...the best work was put into creating Adi Cakobau's dress. I will try and ask my mother if I can post those pix.

Permalink Reply by Fijigal_LA on March 23, 2009 at 10:07am

That's cool@pics

Permalink Reply by Reapi Nayacakalou-Kubunavuravura on August 27, 2008 at 3:26pm

Is the masi you are using now too stiff???? Will you be using some sort of lining - say soft cotton ??? I can find out for you if you can tell me more as I do have a friend who designs wedding gowns and dresses with Masi fabric - but will have to find out if he is here or abroad and get you too together and you can discuss and share ideas!!

Permalink Reply by Lavinia Nata Duaibe on August 27, 2008 at 10:37pm

Reapi, this kind of you. You see, what I see on most finished products of masi particulaly dress is not always how I would like this one to turn out. IF your male friend is available for consultant base, I shall be to happy to pick his mind

Masi is not new to me but I am only stuck in this area, for I have experiment some adhesive glue and it does not lust. Fabric glue is no where to be found in here I and it is kind of you to try and help.

Permalink Reply by Reapi Nayacakalou-Kubunavuravura on August 28, 2008 at 1:55pm

La - my friend is currently away ...why don't you try emailing masibridal@yahoo.com - I saw this today when I was googling and searching on line for more info on masi bridal outfits....I hope that helps you out...

Permalink Reply by MGCati on August 27, 2008 at 8:24pm

Bula La...are you btw Nei Sega's daughter?? Am on Facebook with Kata so are you in NZ too?? Good to know that you're into design...do you have any pics of your work?? Would love to see. Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Lavinia Nata Duaibe on August 27, 2008 at 10:18pm

Mirise Lewa, it is Nei for you guess right. Abby is getting married in Jan 2009 and I am doing everything that needs to be done including the dress. I am cordinating and be the supplier as well, and I have 4 months to do all by hand, and loving it. By the way I saw your mom with all the ACS old girls gathering at Dolphine for the reguregu for Adi Kainona. She is always looking well. When Oni gets home I will show her your page.

Permalink Reply by Pau Vulaca on September 1, 2008 at 12:47pm

An experienced seamstress, Kelera (formerly of Klertz company in Fiji) designed and sewed my daughter's wedding outfit. She did a superb job, pays attention to the tiny details, check out Suzy Vulaca's wedding pictures on matavuvale under Selai's album and Pau Vulaca's album. Unfortunately i dont have Kelera's phone number, but i know she is a supervisor at Walmarts West Sac Drapery dept. Hope this info is helpful to you.

Permalink Reply by charmaine woodcroft on March 8, 2009 at 1:52am

BULA..... my name is charmaine woodcroft
In november this year i am getting married in fiji i was on this page looking at some wedding dresse's i love them all if some one knows of any web site or phone number or even email, so i can the ball rolling and get a wedding dress please i kneed help...xxx my email is cwoodcroft@hotmail.com thanks

Permalink Reply by Fijigal_LA on March 12, 2009 at 1:16am

Bula Ami. Thought that picture is of a gown designed by DiVuya Raratabu whilst she was attached to Rosie Semisi. Rosie Semisi was highlighting many of her gowns in the Fiji Times Online Features last year, until Divuya branched off again by herself. Very talented she is.

From memory Adi Litia Dugdale's gown was a long sleeved, sweet heart neck slim fitting gown - traditionally catholic in construction ... from the videos shot by Kata anyway. The wedding I'm referring to is the one where the reception was held at the Atoll Hotel in Pacific Harbour which was rented out for the weekend by Ratu Mara. That's what the owner said was the agreement between the owners and the Mara's who had guests names tagged onto the doors in masi envelopes. Thereafter leaving for Lau.

To the lady who wants to get the ball rolling, you may try the following email addy:
tabuadrau_designs@yahoo.com It is the contact for the Fiji designer who made all the gowns I've attached. Her name is DiVuya Raratabu.

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