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•Tiki Music
If you are hosting a tiki party or want to feel as relaxed as if you were on a tropical island, try Tiki music. Tiki music began as part of the tiki craze of the mid-1950s, which popularized other aspects of Polynesian or island culture. Other elements that became popular in America were tiki statues, grass skirts, and hula girls, among other motifs.
This sub-genre first gained popularity outside tiki restaurants in the 1960’s in California, where it grew out of surf culture. Today, tiki music...
•Tiki Drinkware The Finishing Touch For Your Tiki Bar
Once you've built your tiki bar, it's time to stock it with the perfect accessories. Whether your bar is indoors or out, tiki-themed bar accessories provide the perfect finishing touch. Your beautiful tiki bar shouldn't be stocked with plain glasses; likewise, how can you throw a tiki party without the perfect accessories?
Many proud owners of tiki bars take their cue from tiki restaurants of decades past. At chains like Trader Vic's and Don The Beachcomber's, tropically-themed drinks were...
•Collecting Tiki Memorabilia
There are many relics available from the tiki craze of the 1940’s, 1950’s, and 1960’s. Collectors enjoy the kitschy, often over-the-top nature of such items. They can also be used to decorate your home or bedroom.
By far the most popular collectible is the tiki mug. In fact, several books have even been written specifically about them. They are the most instantly recognizable feature of retro tiki culture, and were used in themed bars and restaurants across this country. Because of this, they...
•Tiki Restaurant History and Ambience
From the late 1940’s to the mid-1960’s, the tiki craze swept the nation as servicemen returned from the South Pacific with nostalgia for island culture. This fad took on many forms, but is perhaps best known for tiki restaurants. Tiki (or “south sea chic”) restaurants of the 1950’s had very unique décor as their owners tried to interpret the tiki style of the islands. These over-the-top restaurants included large tiki bars, statues and masks, and tiki music for ambience.
Though tiki...
•Make Your Basement Into a Tropical Paradise
Does your basement serve no other purpose than to hold your neglected treadmill, the bedroom furniture you replaced three years ago, and the kids' old toys? Basements tend to be some of the most neglected and underused spaces of the home. Why not change things up by building a basement bar? This is one of the most entertaining ways to transform your basement into usable space.
Did you ever think that the basement would be somewhere that your family and guests would actually want to hang out?...
•Exotica Artist Arthur Lyman
Arthur Lyman is one of the most popular exotica artists ever, known for his unique sounds on the vibraphone and marimba. Born in 1932 in Kauai, Hawaii, Lyman began playing at an early age, becoming a professional musician by the time he graduated from high school. Lyman's early practice made him adept at a four-mallet style of playing, producing a fuller sound than the more common 2-mallet style used by most virbraphone players.
In 1954, Lyman was playing in a hotel bar when he met Martin...
•Decorating a Tiki Themed Bedroom
A tiki-themed bedroom is a great choice for girls, boys, or couples. Everyone loves an island getaway. A tiki-themed bedroom is a beautiful and relaxing place to hang out. Tiki décor goes great with other island or beach-themed decorations. Focus on bright tropical colors and tiki or beach-style details, and you’ll feel like you are living in a tiki hut.
Begin by transforming the furniture. You can use a tiki headboard and decorate the rest of the furniture with tiki style. Be resourceful and...
•Tiki Revival Modern Tiki Collectors
Though tiki culture peaked during the 1950s and 1960s, today tiki collectibles remain popular with a wide group of enthusiasts. In fact, according to many, there is currently a resurgence of tiki culture. Those who weren’t old enough to remember the original tiki décor are gravitating towards this unique and exotic style. As some have noted, the appeal of tiki is nearly universal.
Today, vintage tiki mugs are coveted collectors’ items, and they are quickly scooped up from any thrift store or...
•Tiki Masks
are carved wooden masks that represent deities or gods from the Central Eastern Polynesian Culture. They are used as home decor and they also serve various purposes such as warding off evil spirits and increasing the fertility of humans. They hold such high significance in the Polynesian culture that they, along with other Tiki sculptures have become defining symbols of said culture.
Many of the are designed based on the four main gods. Kane is the god of sunlight, and natural life; Ku is...
•Tiki Bar Essentials
Tiki bars are a great way to add a little bit of paradise into your backyard or even your living room. You can even make a tiki bar in a weekend using bamboo and other tropically-inspired elements. Since the 1950s, people on the mainland have been drawn to tiki bars as an out-of-the-ordinary escape from daily life. Once you have constructed your tiki bar, you can give it a truly authentic feeling with a few key accessories. To complete the tiki bar environment, look for the following...
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