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| Tikis
In American popular culture, tikis most commonly refer to wood carvings of human like forms . They feature proportionately large heads holding intense eyes, big mouths and are often in a crouching position with their hands visible in front of them. These tikis were influenced by the sculptures created by ancient Polynesian island cultures. Thousands of years ago tikis were believed to hold great religious significance to the ancient islanders but today they are more accurately like representations of the entire South Pacific island culture as a whole. They are captivating decorative wood carvings that people enjoy placing in their homes, seeing in restaurants and bars and think of when they conjure images of Polynesian life. Tikis appear in many sizes. They can tower over you in an outdoor setup, sit nicely on a table, or be wearable around your neck.
To some of the ancient island cultures, from what little we do really know since a lot of tikis were made out of wood and have disintegrated due to all of the time that has passed since their creation, tiki was the first man that was created on earth. Along those same lines are the belief that tiki sculptures represent life energy, fertility and procreation. Tikis are also said to be carved after Polynesian gods or ancient ancestors that had a significant impact and that their spirits are inside. If you mix two or three tiki gods together in one carving you get what is now called a tiki totem pole that can have many combined spiritual meanings.
Tikis really were an integral part in creating the entire modern tiki culture that we recognize today. Without them, tiki parties would just be island parties comprised of palm trees, tropical flowers, bamboo furnishings. They would lack the intriguing addition of the idea of the spirits of the ancient gods being a part of the décor and might not have turned the whole tribal island party theme into the beloved theme that it is today between old and young generations.
So when you are organizing your tiki themed setup, whether indoors, outdoors or on your own body, don't forget to incorporate tikis. They are a valuable throwback to the ancient civilizations that lived on this earth before us. Having tikis around is a great way to pass on cultural information in an interesting way from one generation to the next. |
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| Tiki Bar Signs for any enviornment! |
| Pass the mai tais, don the leis; the Tiki Bar Signs are open for sale! Don't fret if you chucked your tiki mugs in 1964, TheTikiShoppe has plenty to sale! the mass market is suddenly swamped with these ersatz totems, along with swaying hula girls, aloha shirts, tropical briefs, bedding, lighting and other ''Polynesian pop'' paraphernalia. The tiki lifestyle trend of the 1950s and early 1960s left a garish imprint on the American landscape. Wanton strains of architecture, art, music, fashion and mixology reflected tiki's blissfully inauthentic take on South-Seas culture.
You would be hardpressed to find something not fun about sitting back with friends having a drink and looking up and seeing ''Welcome to the Tiki Hut'' as a bar name! It really brings out the islander in everyone who enjoys this style of relaxation and mimics the feel of Polynesian life! |
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| Tiki Decor for your outdoor and more! |
| Are you looking to create a garden oasis that will instantly transport your mind to a relaxed tropical island? A garden orderned in tiki decor might be just the thing to add an interesting touch to your garden. Many tiki decor help increase the appeal of your garden, that would be otherwise bland. Mixed with tiki decor and the right plants, a garden decorated with TheTikiShoppe's tiki prdoucts can have a huge effect on the overall atmosphere. This of course includes more ornamental Tiki Decor products as well as wonderfully produced items that have been handcrafted to fit any decorative needs.
For many of us the word tiki brings up mental pictures of grass skirts and flowered necklaces. However that simply isnt the case, In ancient Polynesian culture Tikis were believed to harbor the spirits of the gods. Now we simply use them for decoration but they are rich in culture and history. |
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| Tiki Decoration and Decor ready for the making! |
| It was around the 1930's that tiki culture started to really take hold within the United States. A man referred to as Beachcomber opened up a restaurant in 1934 in Hollywood, California featuring Polynesian island cuisine but almost more importantly, tasty drinks made with rum and tiki decorations inspired by the Polynesian tribal island culture. Soon after, more restaurants sprung up all around the country! People from many different walks of life came to find the romantic, exotic and yet simple style of tiki restaurants irresistible. Tiki culture went through a lot over the years, such as surviving throughout WWII, and is considered kitschy to many but it really continues to live on!
Most commonly, tiki decorations are made out of natural elements such as wood, stone or other plant materials. They feature elements from the natural island surroundings such as palm trees, bamboo, the ocean, fire and many more. |
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| Tiki Outdoor for more Decor! |
| Tiki Outdoor products have been a staple of many themed environments, introducing a many a folk to the Oceanic culture and inspiring peoples in the modern literature, music and even food! In the mythology of some Polynesian peoples, Tiki was the first man on earth. There are several versions of Tiki's story According to the Maori, the god Tumatauenga created Tiki. The Maori and Polynesians worshipped Tikis and placed them around their villages as a method of bringing good will. It just so happens they are very stylish and fashionable as well.
At TheTikiShoppe, we offer a variety of Tiki Outdoor products including Tiki Totems, Tiki Sculptures and Tiki Masks and Iconic Americana peices. Tikis and the like-ness of the style of Tikis are all typically carved in the figure of humans. This method of decoration has been around since roughly 1930 and dropped off after the 1960's, However as of late they have been picking up popularity. These hand crafted products are made masterfully as well as shipped internationally from The Tiki Shoppe. |
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| Tiki Sculptures for Sell! |
| In the Maori language, the word ''tiki'' was the name given to large wooden tiki sculptures in roughly human shape, although this is a somewhat archaic usage. The carvings often serve to mark the boundaries of sacred or significant sites. In Central Eastern Polynesian cultures of the Pacific Ocean, tiki is a name given to large carvings of humanoid form. These carvings often serve to mark the boundaries of sacred or significant sites. The word appears as Tiki in New Zealand Maori, Cook Island Maori, Taumotuan, and Marquesan.
Tiki Sculptures are sure to spruce up any business, home or outdoor space. Many bars and resturaunts have incorporated their appeal into their image, promoting the tiki lifestyle. Tiki sculptures represent an ancient island culture based around the Polynesian crafting style. All of TheTikiShoppe's products are hand crafted as well as internationally shipped. |
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| Tiki Shop and Store |
| TheTikiShoppe's tiki shop is sure to be full of decorations relating to the island culture but also the islands themselves. Palm trees are widely associated with tiki décor and any tiki shop is sure to carry something either made out of palm tree wood, pictures or drawings of palm trees or even the real thing in large or small form. Pineapples and bamboo are very widespread within tiki shops as well. Of course we can't forget to mention that the ocean – the power of the water, the creatures within it and the sand that washes up on its shores. Just about anything and everything island related can fit into your tiki decorating theme and can be found in a tiki shop.
TheTikiShoppe offers hand crafted and internationally shipped products at affordable prices for any bar or decorative needs. We guarantee satisfaction and wonderful customer service. Please view our products at The Tiki Shoppe home page! |
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| Get more at the tiki store |
| So you have decided that you want to get into tiki décor and set up your own tiki themed setup either indoors or outdoors and now you need all of the appropriate decorations and furnishings to make your tiki dream come true? It sounds like you need to utilize a tiki store! Luckily enough you don't even have to leave your house to visit a tiki store, the Internet brings it all to you.
Inside a tiki store you will find that there are many interesting island themed products to choose from. Tiki products are inspired by tiki cultures which started thousands of years ago on the Polynesian islands in the South Pacific. There are over 1,000 islands in the Polynesian triangle! Of course they have island cultures that are somewhat similar but there are great variations so that leads there to be variations within tiki products that you would find at a tiki store.
A tiki store would not be a tiki store without tiki sculptures! These tiki sculptures, also called tikis or tiki totems, are made out of wood or stone and are believed to have deep religious roots within the ancient civilizations of the islands and are heavily responsible for making tiki culture popular and different from other island cultures. They are carved to look somewhat like humans, with expressive eyes and big mouths that are commonly open and show teeth. Tiki sculptures like this are said to have the spirits of the gods within them. When you are looking through a tiki store, the amount of variations between all of the tiki sculptures can be overwhelming. The Polynesians believed in many gods and each of the gods represents something like war, fertility, peace, welcome and more. If you have any questions be sure to ask the tiki store owner or do some further research at your local library or over the Internet about the meanings. Choosing décor that has personal meaning to you makes your tiki setup even more enjoyable.
Of course some other items you would find in a tiki store include full tiki bars, tiki bar signs, tiki torches, bamboo furniture, paintings featuring island fruits and tropical flowers, tiki masks, and much, much more! You are sure to find tiki items in a tiki store that will satisfy your desire to create the best possible tiki setup for you and your friends and family. |
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| Tiki Signs and more |
| TheTikiShoppe provides many Tiki themed restaurants, bars, night clubs , and home environments with an authentic, island type atmosphere. TheTikiShoppe's tiki sign's have a true, authentic, larger then life presence to them. Perhaps you are looking to create a tiki outdoor setup and already have many tiki decor items such as tiki totems, bamboo fencing behind your tiki bar complete with a matching set of bamboo tiki bar stools and a huge artificial palm tree but something still feels like its missing. No matter how many more tiki totems or natural shells and nets from the ocean you add, nothing makes a tiki environment super official than tiki signs!
Tiki signs are made of either wood or bamboo. Getting a custom sign made that incorporates a name is popular too. One really funny, but yet still useful tiki sign idea, is to rhyme tiki with leaky and put it together as “Follow Me To Tiki Liki” with a big arrow pointing the way to the bathroom. Don't hesitate to get creative with what your tiki signs say on them as well as where you put them. They are all hand crafted and we ship internationally! |
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| Tiki Totems and more at the Tiki Shoppe! |
| While most people today enjoy tiki totems for their aesthetic appeal, they were believed to play an important role in ancient island life because they marked sacred religious areas or other areas that held significance. They were also were a daily visual reminder of the gods the island tribes believed in and later came to represent Polynesian culture and religion. Tiki started out with these deep roots from the past, from ancient culture, but has changed to represent almost anything island or tropical. While most people today enjoy tiki totems for their aesthetic appeal. They were believed to play an important role in ancient island life because they marked sacred religious areas or other areas that held significance. They were also were a daily visual reminder of the gods the island tribes believed in and later came to represent Polynesian culture and religion. Tiki started out with these deep roots from the past, from ancient culture, but has changed to represent almost anything island or tropical. Once you have been taken by the overall charm of tiki decor, you may find that you are more and more interested in purchasing a few more exotic or tropical decorations for your home and garden. You may even find that you can't live without the likes of one of the many tiki totems that are available, If so, then TheTikiShoppe has you covered. Check out our inventory and purchase today http://thetikishoppe.com |
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| Tiki information! |
| You can find tiki at many different styles of retailers. From home and garden retailers, tropical themed retailers, and even your every-day story you can carry tiki. However, if you find that you are having trouble getting your hands on that perfect tiki, you may very well want to take your search to the wonderful World Wide Web; where your options will grow exponentially and allow you to find the right tiki for you, your home, and your family! TheTikiShoppe was founded for such a reason. Our desire is to bring beautifully crafted tiki merchandise to your doorstep, with the click of a button. To some of the ancient island cultures, from what little we do really know since a lot of tikis were made out of wood and have disintegrated due to all of the time that has passed since their creation, tiki was the first man that was created on earth. Along those same lines are the belief that tiki sculptures represent life energy, fertility and procreation. Tikis are also said to be carved after Polynesian gods or ancient ancestors that had a significant impact and that their spirits are inside. If you mix two or three tiki gods together in one carving you get what is now called a tiki totem pole that can have many combined spiritual meanings. |
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