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Tonga Cloth made in the Pacific Island of Tonga, Hand-made in Tonga 24"

$ 92.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Provenance: Tonga
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Tonga
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Used
  • Handmade: Yes

    Description

    This is a tapa cloth, made in the Pacific island of Tonga.
    It's made from the inner bark of a white mulberry tree, it is not stitched or sewn but beating together and then decorated with pattern blocks called "kupesi", which are rubbed into the cloth and painted over.
    Tapa is an integral part of the Tongan culture and very important to the Tongan people.
    Each one is handmade and has its own unique style and design.
    Measures approximately 24" round.
    Colors: beige, black, reddish dark brown
    In very good condition