Friday 22 July 2016

Redesign Your World With Tikis

By Kevin Lewis


An extensive number of us know what a tiki is. Tikis are those generously cut statues with gigantic faces and either pretentiously smiling or with genuinely disturbing appearances. They are routinely in diners or bars, and on occasion even in homes. Possibly we don't give them a wavering glance, basically passing them by as just one additional thing to look at. It may be, regardless, that tikis can offer more than simply being an insignificant trifle. It may be that with the right perspective tikis can truly enhance your world, and help you savor the experience of your life.

"Why," you might say, "would I think about a tiki statue, or waste my time over it?" Actually, unless you're one of those individuals who truly scorn them, there are a couple of reasons. To start with, tikis are engaging, in a primitive kind of way. As statuary goes, they are exceptionally simple. It is, notwithstanding, this remarkably primitive simplicity that is their allure. Uncomplicated in outline, yet compelling in their impact, tikis are suggestive of the Polynesian society from long, long prior. The conundrum and excitement of age-old cities in beguiling locales can be pleasantly overwhelming.

Polynesian culture raises another component of their charm, -the fascinating history of tikis, and their meaning to the society on which they were created. It is extensively seen that tiki statues are stylized representations of "First Man," or the important and religiously primordial one from whom we all descended, himself part of the divine. The tiki statues, then, were cut in various forms usually addressing the celestial power of war, the master of agribusiness, the ruler of creation and the ruler of the sea. If the beings themselves were happy with the resulting statues, they were said to truly imbue the figure with their presence, offering the community happiness, power and affirmation.

Finally, tikis can function as a symbol to elicit vicarious tropical experiences. Everything associated with tiki society can offer help. One obviously doesn't need to live in a tropical or subtropical environment to experience fun and satisfaction regarding the tropical lifestyle. Tiki statues, tiki lodges, tiki bars, tiki lights and tiki parties, through their association with what some truly think is paradise, can offer a way to lessen stress, increase fulfillment and create an aura of beauty in any environment.

With such an uncommon array of qualities going for them, why would anybody NOT want to include them? These things are widely accessible, and really permit essentially anybody to share in the fun.

For those do-it-yourselfers, many tiki items can easily be made. Even tiki statues and tiki huts, though more challenging, can be made if one is willing to put in a bit of time and effort.

For those not so highly motivated, a tiki social event might be a basic way to start. A couple tiki lights, some island or tropical music and some potent rum drinks and you could be well on your way to a most pleasant "tiki" experience. You could even have a tiki themed cake to complete it.




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