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ONE-Square
Samoan Tapa IN STOCK
Approximately 16" x 14"
PRICE: Regularly $10.00 ON SALE $8.00
each
Tapa or Barkcloth is made from
the inner bark of the Mulberry tree and was the only 'fabric', other than
mats, made and worn in the South Pacific prior to European contact. Tapa cloth
is called SIAPO in the Samoan language.
The bark was pounded, dried and then, in Samoa, beautiful patterns were stamped
on with natural plant dyes. The pieces below were made in the traditional
way with a handcarved wooden block stamp that was pressed against the finished
double layer of tapa cloth to make the painted design which is indigenous
to Samoa. The natural plant dye was applied to the wooden stamp each time
and then the tapa cloth was pressed against it, then the design is again handpainted
with a coconut fiber 'brush' to make it stand out. The tapa cloth, design
and plant dyes are all completely made by the individual Samoan craftsperson.
These individual and unique designs were charished by their makers. These
tapas look beautiful as a hung piece on a wall.
Prices for Ordering Mixed Design Lots of one size of 12 or more pieces:
One-Square
Tapa Mixed Lot of 12 pieces, Approximately 16"
x 14" Price for Lot of 12: $84.00 ($7.00
each)
Two-Square Tapa Mixed
Lot of 12 pieces, Approximately 25"
x 16" Price for Lot of 12: (see Special Lot Sale below)
Four-Square Tapa Mixed
Lot of 12 pieces, Approximately 28"
x 25" Price for Lot of 12: $312.00 ($26.00
each)
The Largest Samoan Tapa (Size Varies but Approx. 68" x 40") are
used in a Samoan dance costume and other Samoan Cultural Events. These
large tapa are usually priced between $75.00 and $95.00 each, depending on
size and maker.
When I have a Large Tapa in Stock it will be shown at the bottom of this page.
ALSO SEE: Handcarved Hardwood Tapa
Design Stamp and Handcarved Tapa Beater.
Tapa
#1B - 1 In Stock 
Paradisegypsy
P.O. Box 2189, Apia, Samoa
Tel. +685 776-8433
Email: info@paradisegypsy.com
SEND
AN EMAIL TO PLACE AN ORDER
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Tapa
#5C - 1 In Stock
