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Close-up of Samoan artisans painting intricate, traditional Siapo patterns on cloth with natural dyes.

What Is Siapo? Exploring Samoan Art's Traditional Practices and Exhibitions

In July 2025, the Field Museum hosts workshops by Fa’asamoa Arts, showcasing how traditional Siapo patterns—embodying Samoan identity and history—are actively taught and celebrated today.

Theo Ashford·May 18, 2026