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Tapa Cloth

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

19th Century Samoa Tapa Cloth
19th Century Samoa Tapa Cloth
H 70 in W 42 in D 0.03 in
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
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20th Century American Samoan Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood

South Pacific Bark Cloth on Board
South Pacific Bark Cloth on Board
H 48.5 in W 53.38 in D 0.63 in
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
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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
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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

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Monumental Tapa Cloth Panel, Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
I saw my first collection of tapa cloth at Clignancourt some 25 years ago. I took the three panels
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Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Mid-20th century Tapa cloth, Papua New Guinea This graphic piece of
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Located in Highland, IN
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Large Vintage Tongan Tapa Cloth
Large Vintage Tongan Tapa Cloth
H 67 in W 118 in D 1.5 in
Early 20th Century Abstract Tapa Cloth from Western Samoa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick. Early 20th century abstract tapa cloth fragment from Western Samoa. Hand
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Early 20th Century Abstract Tapa Cloth Fragment from Western Samoa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick. Early 20th century abstract tapa cloth fragment from western Samoa. Bark
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Framed Tapa Cloth from New Caledonia
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible framed mid-20th century Tapa, or barkcloth, with hand painted red and black
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Materials

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Framed Tapa Cloth from New Caledonia
Framed Tapa Cloth from New Caledonia
H 25.75 in W 52 in D 2 in
WATERFALL LOW TABLE IN TAPA CLOTH BY KARL SPRINGER
Located in New York, NY
waterfall style low table
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‘Vintage Cushions’ Luxury Bespoke-Made Pillow ‘Tapa', Made in London
Located in London, GB
Tapa, circa - 1960 British bespoke-made luxury pillow/cushion created in original fabric designed
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19th Century Samoan Tapa Cloth
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Samoa Siapo ( tapa cloth ) made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. Free hand paint
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Samoan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber, Organic Material

19th Century Samoan Tapa Cloth
19th Century Samoan Tapa Cloth
H 62 in W 74 in D 0.07 in
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Located in Rochester, NY
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Antique 19th Century Tapa Cloth
H 66 in W 60 in D 0.07 in
Rare 19th Century Samoan Tapa Cloth
Located in Rochester, NY
An antique Samoa Siapo (tapa cloth) made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree / free hand paint
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Natural Fiber, Organic Material

Rare 19th Century Samoan Tapa Cloth
Rare 19th Century Samoan Tapa Cloth
H 73 in W 66 in D 0.07 in
Complete Pre-Columbian Chancay Tapa-Rabo Textile, Peru, 1000-1450
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Complete Pre-Columbian Chancay Tapa-Rabo or Loin-cloth with a fantastic edging.
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Tapa Cloth Mirror
By Karl Springer
Located in High Point, NC
Six sided long mirror covered in tapa cloth from Polynesian Islands.
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Tapa Cloth Mirror
Tapa Cloth Mirror
H 61 in W 36 in D 3 in
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Located in Portland, ME
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Located in Concord, MA
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Tapa Cloth Coffee Table after Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in High Point, NC
Large-scale coffee table with radius legs covered in Tapa Cloth which is made in the south Pacific
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Tapa Cloth Coffee Table after Karl Springer
Tapa Cloth Coffee Table after Karl Springer
H 18.38 in W 53.75 in D 35.75 in
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Tapa Cloth For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tapa cloth you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each tapa cloth for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, metal and organic material. Your living room may not be complete without a tapa cloth — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A tapa cloth, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Tapa Cloth?

Prices for a tapa cloth can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $6,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,300.
Questions About Tapa Cloth
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.