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Tag Archives: Polynesian Mourning Traditions
Bark Cloth: The Oldest Mourning Garment?
Bark cloth has long been crafted in Borneo to create mourning garments after the death of a loved one
Reflecting on the material items various countries associate with death and dying can be telling on both a ritualistic and practical level (ex. “Western” culture’s penchant for wearing black to funerals; South Korea’s move towards “burial beads” in the wake … Continue reading
