How Tapa Cloth is Made

Tapa, a cloth made from the bark of the mulberry tree, is one of the oldest cultural art forms in the Pacific Ocean. Explore how this amazing cloth is made below:

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Harvesting and Preparing

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Dyes and Designs

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Tapa Cloth Tongan Style

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