The Toloa Collection by Tapa The Line

The Toloa collection is inspired by home, peace & blessings.

Home. There’s a saying in Samoan “e lele le toloa ae ma’au lava i le vai” which translates to “one will leave home,but will always return to the water.” Wherever/whatever that may be for you. Regardless of what road one decides to take in life, despite the years of separation, like the Toloa, we can find our way back.

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Peace. When we are filled with worry, Mataio 6:26 tells us to look at the birds. They fly freely without tomorrows' worries. God provides for them and what more value do they have over us. Toloa is a reminder that even when we depart our peace of mind, we can return to it.

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Blessings. Our Toloa/bird is designed with a fish as its head. Manu felelei means bird. I’a means fish. We imagine fishermen back in the day in passing. One returning to shore and the other heading out, giving a tip for a catch, “where there are birds, there are fish!” A bidding wish for good, Manuia! Blessings!