Marshall Islands Traditional Woven Craft
Updated at 2025-04-22
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This artisanal piece hails from the Marshall Islands and was handcrafted by local women using coconut fronds, pandanus leaves, and seashells. The six-pointed star design, reminiscent of a sea star, is a classic motif of Marshallese weaving and reflects the cultural identity of the island nation.
Name
Marshall Islands Traditional Woven Craft
Giver
Anjanette Kattil, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Friendly States
Republic of the Marshall Islands
National flag: rectangular with a length to width ratio of 19:10. It was designed by Emlain Kabua, who was the first lady at the time, and adopted at the start of self-government on May 1, 1979. The flag has a blue field that represents the Pacific Ocean. The two adjacent stripes of white (representing the sunrise and peace) and orange (representing the sunset and courage) gradually widen as they radiate from the lower left corner to the upper right corner. There is a star with 24 points in the upper left corner that represents the number of constituencies. The four elongated points represent the four principal cultural centers (Majuro, Jaluit Atoll, Wotje Atoll, and Ebeye Island). The flag also shows that the Marshall Islands is located in north of the equator.
National day: May 1
Language: Marshallese, English
Capital: Majuro
Area: 181.3 square kilometers of land, 2.13 million square kilometers of territorial waters
Population: Approx. 42,000 people
Currency: U.S. dollar
Government: Presidential cabinet system
Size
57cm*57cm*5cm
Category
Handicrafts
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