Where did the Tiki/lounge aesthetic come from in the 1950's/60's?

by PhilosophicalToilet

The Tiki aesthetic is often associated with a nostalgia for the 50's and 60's with Martini's and Hawaiin music. Is there an origin for the rise of this style?

OldWorldGlory

There's quite a bit of room for an expert answer on this, and while you wait for one here's a previous thread on the origins of Tiki culture for background information and literature:

  • So what is the deal with tiki culture? - 4 comments, over 1 month old.
  • Despite the small number of comments, the ones that are there summarize the topic and give links to modern book sources as well as the period literature that inspired the trend.