Samoan Laplap (Cloth)
Handwoven cotton cloth with traditional Samoan patterns, often used for clothing or home decor.
The better finds in Pago Pago tend to sit close to ordinary life: market flavors, small studio pieces, textiles, and objects that do not need a skyline printed on them.
A city selection built around things that can be touched, opened, worn, cooked with, or displayed without needing a long explanation.
Handwoven cotton cloth with traditional Samoan patterns, often used for clothing or home decor.
A traditional necklace made from seashells, symbolizing the ocean's importance in Samoan culture.
A small wooden fish hook used in traditional Samoan fishing, often given as a keepsake.
Handcrafted wooden carvings depicting Samoan myths, rituals, or daily life, often featuring intricate designs.
Carved for stirring, serving, and sharing food, a Samoan wooden spoon is typically made from local hardwood with a smooth, durable bowl. In Pago Pago, it connects directly to American Samoa’s everyday cooking and communal meals, where carved wood utensils sit naturally beside bowls, mats, and market foods.
A traditional Samoan men's dress made from woven cloth, representing cultural identity and heritage.
A traditional Samoan flatbread made from taro starch, often served with coconut cream and fish. A staple in Samoan cuisine.
Dried cow's or pig's tongue, marinated in coconut milk and spices, a beloved Samoan delicacy.
A wrap filled with tapa, coconut cream, and vegetables, a popular street food in American Samoa.
Pure coconut oil used in Samoan cooking, known for its rich flavor and cultural significance.