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What is a tapa cloth used for?
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Tapa cloth is a textile used to create garments, as well as for bedding and wall hangings. Artisans make it out of dried bark rather than yarn. Indigenous people in the Pacific Islands produce various types of tapa cloth. Shop a collection of tapa cloth on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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19th Century Samoa Tapa Cloth
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique 19th century Samoa Siapo ( `tapa cloth ) made from the inner bark of a mulberry tree / free
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Samoan Tribal Tapestries
Materials
Natural Fiber, Paint
Mid-20th Century Tribal Tapa Cloth, Fiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tapa cloth made from mulberry fiber with natural pigments, Fiji, mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Fijian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
South Pacific Bark Cloth on Board
Located in Denton, TX
Bark cloth or tapa cloth mounted on plywood and trimmed in mahogany.
Bark cloth, or tapa, is not
Category
20th Century American Samoan Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
A Very Fine and Rare Headrest ‘Kali’ or ‘Kalimasi’ / ‘Kali Toloni’
Located in London, GB
’ fibre
The ‘cross-bar’ (rest) engraved with triangular design reminiscent of ‘Tapa Cloth’
Two old paper
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Tongan Tribal Art
Materials
Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Wood, Coconut
Indigo Blue Tapas Plate Set - Set of 4 handmade stoneware plates and stand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The perfect set of plates for Tapas Night. Handcrafted by skilled artisans in Mexico, the Anna
Category
2010s Mexican Organic Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
Indigo Handmade Stoneware Serving Bowl in White and Navy Glaze
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, with a unique blue and white indigo glaze. Use it for tapas or as a decorative piece in your kitchen or
Category
2010s Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stoneware
