Description

This awesome Framed Tapa Cloth is the perfect way to add some Island style vibes to your home. Tapa cloth is not a woven material but made from bark that has been softened through a process of soaking and beating. The inner bark is taken from several types of trees or shrubs, often a Mulberry and then layered to make a stiff fabric that is then hand painted using vegetable dyes with a unique design specific to the island and village it was made. This is from part of a large collection we bought from a collector back in the year 2000 who’s wife was Tongan so they are all genuine vintage pieces from the 60-70’s.

These framed pieces are encased in a burnt wooden frame without glass so you can see and appreciate the texture of the cloth.

Adding some Island Crafts into your home can help transport you to a bygone era of Polynesia.

Product Features:

• 1 Framed Tapa Cloth piece, no glass. Wooden frame with wall fixings.
• Approximate dimensions: 32cm x 32cm x 3cm in depth.
• Handwash only. Only cold drinks should be used with this natural shell.
• As these are framed off cuts each piece will be slightly different to the image shown and may incorporate a different part of the design of each larger piece
• Store in a dry place, material may fade over time in a bright room, keep away from direct sunlight.
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