Tikis and Fez'zzz...what's the connection ? - General Tiki

TS Tom Slick Tiki Socialite The Beaches of South Bay, SoCal Joined: Aug 26, 2005 Posts: 1093	TS Tom Slick Posted posted on Wed, May 2, 2007 11:15 AM I believe this is just a crossover point. Where in the prime of the mid century, everything that seemed pure and authentic have become a brought back style. Belonging to the "Moose Lodge", functional home tiki bars, cocktail hour, all have parallels to tiki, but are not necessarily tiki itself. Its the retro mod life of the 50s and early 60's. Most people who appreciate tiki, have an appreciation for things of yesteryear and vise versa. The fez was used by the Shriners, and before becoming a Shriner, you have to belong to a masonic lodge with a certain amount of seniority. Only then can you pledge to become a shriner. There is no "direct" connection between tiki and the fez, other than the timeline and era of which both of these represent clearly.

I believe this is just a crossover point. Where in the prime of the mid century, everything that seemed pure and authentic have become a brought back style. Belonging to the "Moose Lodge", functional home tiki bars, cocktail hour, all have parallels to tiki, but are not necessarily tiki itself. Its the retro mod life of the 50s and early 60's. Most people who appreciate tiki, have an appreciation for things of yesteryear and vise versa. The fez was used by the Shriners, and before becoming a Shriner, you have to belong to a masonic lodge with a certain amount of seniority. Only then can you pledge to become a shriner. There is no "direct" connection between tiki and the fez, other than the timeline and era of which both of these represent clearly.

Post #303563 by Tom Slick on Wed, May 2, 2007 11:15 AM