Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Beautiful Tongan-designed hibiscus flower on tapa! This tapa mat was made from the inner bark of the paper mulberry or the breadfruit tree; the process of making tapa is a Polynesian tradition. The outer bark is stripped and scraped with a shell, then the inner bark is beaten with a wooden club against a hollow length of hardwood. As the materials expand, the sheets are layered one over the other, then interwoven by continuous beating. During this entire process, the cloth is always kept wet, and afterwards it is laid out in the sun to dry. It is then ready to receive its own unique design using natural pigments, usually from kukui nut oil. This piece, measuring approx. 8x10, is matted and signed by the artist. Note: the picture is 5x7 on its own. International buyers - please be aware: Import duties, taxes, and charges aren't included in the item price or postage cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be, prior to bidding or buying.
Price: 45 USD
Location: Kapolei, Hawaii
End Time: 2024-09-20T20:05:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Fiji
