Fijian Tapa Cloth Hawaiian Handicrafts The ocean - Moana

The ocean - Moana

Small (top dimensions: 4 1/2" x 3 1/4" - bottom dimensions: 3 1/8" x 1 7/8") - 1/4 lb

• Pre-shrunk

Woven to approximately 1/4" thickness

like other Polynesians

Fijian Tapa Cloth Hawaiian Handicrafts The ocean - MoanaMany hours and effort go into making Fijian tapa cloth (masi). Made with traditional tools and the inner bark of the mulberry tree, the tapa cloth has been used throughout the history of the Fijian people. Widely used throughout Polynesia, tapa has many uses and was traditionally made for clothing. It was the precursor to todays textiles. Decorating the tapa with native motifs varied based on culture. Fijian tapa is generally of a heavier weight,