I-sala

[1] Other variant of the name include sala, i-zinu, i-uso or i-uho, vauvau or paupau and masi turban.

[3] The i-sala were made of masi (barkcloth) coverings which were wrapped around the hair of high-ranking men similar to a turban.

In traditional Fijian society, the custom was restricted solely for priests and chiefs; commoners (kai-si) who were seen wearing the i-sala could be punished with death.

This head-dress may be fastened by a neat bow in front, or tied in a tassel-knot on the top of the head, or arranged so as to hang in lappets on one side.

[7]After the Westernization of Fiji, the custom of wearing i-sala and the practice of males growing out their hair was discouraged by the Christian missionaries.