Fijian Tapa Cloth dress • Handle length 11

• Handle length 11

The bark is stripped off and pounded until it forms into a paper like cloth

we have a unique and ancient traditional use for our large gourds

Our master carver has recreated the more traditional style Tahitian drum

baby-knit t-shirt looks great on both men and women – it fits like a well-loved favorite

Fijian Tapa Cloth dress • Handle length 11Many 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,