This mat, measuring 26" x 12.5", features a traditional Samoan design. It represents hours of intensive work by a native Samoan artisan who created both the tapa itself and did the painting. These mats make excellent wall hangings or table coverings, and are a wonderful way to give your home Polynesian flair!
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.
Just arrived! This stunning, handcrafted kini kini war weapon replica was carved and etched in Fiji from Fijian Mahagony wood. Measuring 15.25" in length and 5.5" in width, the piece features a special tribal sea turtle etching on both sides. A gorgeous specialty piece to add to your Pacific island collection!
Brand new, handmade tapa and artistry from Fiji! 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 mat, measuring approx. 18" x 12", features a traditional Fijian design, and was handcrafted in Fiji. These mats make excellent wall hangings, decorations, or covers for books.
This mat, measuring 26" x 12", features a traditional Samoan design. It represents hours of intensive work by a native Samoan artisan who created both the tapa itself and did the painting. These mats make excellent wall hangings or table coverings, and are a wonderful way to give your home Polynesian flair!
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.
Spurred and bladed war club fashioned after the clawed flower of the wild banana plant. Hand-carved and etched in Fiji from hard tropical Vesi wood. Measures 12" x 3.5".
This mat, measuring 24.5" x 24", features a traditional Fijian design. It represents hours of intensive work by a native Fijian artisan who created both the tapa itself and did the painting. These mats make excellent wall hangings or table coverings, and are a wonderful way to give your home Polynesian flair!
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.
Carved and etched in Fiji from Fijian vesi wood, this replica measures 12" in length and 4" in width. Features special tribal etchings. A gorgeous specialty piece to add to your Pacific island collection!
This mat, measuring 25" x 24", features a traditional Fijian design. It represents hours of intensive work by a native Fijian artisan who created both the tapa itself and did the painting. These mats make excellent wall hangings or table coverings, and are a wonderful way to give your home Polynesian flair!
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.
Perfect for rings, bracelets, and necklaces! 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. With removable lid. Design from Tonga. Design may vary from picture due to the artistry of the tapa. Box is 5" wide x 2" deep.
Carved and etched in Fiji from Fijian vesi wood, this replica measures 12.5" in length and 3.5" in width. Features special tribal etchings and magi magi wrapping. A gorgeous specialty piece to add to your Pacific island collection!
They're back! An island favorite - the wooden petroglyph sea turtle! Celebrate Hawaiian hieroglyphics with these amazing wall decorations! Made from Polynesian Monkey Pod wood, the turtle measures approximately 10.5" by 1" and has a single hole in the back so it's ready to hang. Each petroglyph sea turtle is brand new and hand-made - no two are alike!
Only one left! Available 8X10 sizes. 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. Design from Tonga. There may be slight variations in design from picture shown.
