Product development and design session with the representatives from Nairai and Gau Island, Fiji @rise_beyond_the_reef_fiji Women weavers work together in community, singing as they weave. The experience of sitting in the middle of the artisan’s weaving circle brings me a greater cultural awareness about Fijian island traditions and ways of living.This brings home the importance of keeping the thread of traditional knowledge moving forward into the future. I am reminded of the Fijian saying “solesolevaki” which translates as: “coming together for the greater good of all”…..#fiji#handwoven#traditions#pride#weaving#textiles #communitymade#productdevelopment#design #creativeprocess#wip #homedecor#artisanmade#makers…..