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Object #     2006-29/9
Object name     Sleeping Mat
Culture of Origin     Marshall Islands
Materials     Pandanus, Hibiscus, Dye
Techniques     Plaited, Twill Plaited, Overlay, Dyed
Dimensions     L: 70 in, W: 34 in
Exhibit Label    

Sleeping mats are pounded to make them softer. The finer the weave, the more desirable the mat. Mats are given as gifts as special occasions such as birthdays and funerals, or to honored quests or service providers, such as a doctor who visits a village.
Source     Ms. Joan K. Edberg
Location     Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
Credit     Donald M. & Kathleen L. Harshbarger Collection


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