23/10/2025
Meet Brisbane sisters and Precious collectors Ofa Takeifanga & Tisiola Kramer-Takeifanga, proud custodians of a rich family collection of traditional textiles from the Kingdom of Tonga called koloa fakatonga. The collection includes ta’ovala (body wraps), kiekie (decorative long waist bands), kafa (belts) and fans.
The sisters’ story began in Vava’u, where their mother was a revered weaver, dressmaker and embroiderer. As children, Ofa and Tisiola joined in collecting shells, seeds, palm leaves and coconuts, growing up to the cultural rhythm of steeping, pounding, dyeing, weaving, plaiting and knotting.
Today, their home in Brisbane houses an evolving collection which reflects family and community events over the decades.
Are you joining the 150th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Tonga this Saturday 25 October at King George Square?
✨ Don’t forget to head up to Level 3 at Museum of Brisbane to view the Takeifanga sisters' stunning koloa fakatonga collection, on display at Precious.
We open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm. FREE entry.
📷 Claudia Baxter. Pictured: Ofa Takeifanga and Tisiola Kramer-Takeifanga
