Click to enlargeTAPA CLOTH

This uniquely Polynesian art plays an important role in cultural ceremonies and every day life. Tapa is considered one of the greatest gifts to give or receive on occasions such as wedding, funerals, birthdays or births. The high monetary monetary value of the Tapa Cloth and can be used for bartering goods or as loan collateral.

Soft white Tapa is used to wrap newborns babies. Painted Tapa is used to dress up a bride on her wedding day, or is laid out for royalty to walk on, or simply as a blanket on cool nights.

Tapa is made from the bark of the mulberry tree. This is then pummeled by hand with a wooded mallet until the bark is paper-thin. Each piece is then glued together using paste made from the tapioca root. The Tapa Cloth is painted with natural dye made from various trees producing different hues. Each island has it's distinctive dyes and designs creating different styles of Tapa.




8 x 10 Hawaiian Fisherman Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian Fisherman Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian Pineapple Quilt Design Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian Pineapple Quilt Design Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian HIBISCUS FLOWER Quilt Design Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian HIBISCUS FLOWER Quilt Design Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian COLORFUL FISH Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian COLORFUL FISH Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian COLORFUL FISH  "kikakapu" Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian COLORFUL FISH "kikakapu" Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian YELLOW HIBISCUS FLOWERS Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian YELLOW HIBISCUS FLOWERS Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian ORANGE HIBISCUS FLOWERS Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian ORANGE HIBISCUS FLOWERS Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian PURPLE HIBISCUS FLOWERS Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian PURPLE HIBISCUS FLOWERS Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian RED HIBISCUS FLOWERS Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian RED HIBISCUS FLOWERS Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian PLUMERIA (FRANGIPANI) Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian PLUMERIA (FRANGIPANI) Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
11 x 14 Hawaiian PLUMERIA (FRANGIPANI) Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
11 x 14 Hawaiian PLUMERIA (FRANGIPANI) Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$59.95
8 x 10 Hawaiian Pineapple Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
8 x 10 Hawaiian Pineapple Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$39.95
11 x 14 Hawaiian Orange Hibiscus Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
11 x 14 Hawaiian Orange Hibiscus Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$59.95
11 x 14 Hawaiian BIRD OF PARADISE Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
11 x 14 Hawaiian BIRD OF PARADISE Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$59.95
11 x 14 Hawaiian HULA DANCER Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
11 x 14 Hawaiian HULA DANCER Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$59.95
11 x 14 Hawaiian BREADFRUIT (ULU) QUILT Design Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
11 x 14 Hawaiian BREADFRUIT (ULU) QUILT Design Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$59.95
11 x 14 Hawaiian yellow Hibiscus Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
11 x 14 Hawaiian yellow Hibiscus Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$59.95
11 x 14 Hawaiian RED HIBISCUS Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
11 x 14 Hawaiian RED HIBISCUS Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$59.95
11 x 14 Hawaiian PINK HIBISCUS Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
11 x 14 Hawaiian PINK HIBISCUS Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$59.95
11 x 14 Hawaiian PLUMERIA Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
11 x 14 Hawaiian PLUMERIA Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$59.95
11 x 14 Hawaiian PLUMERIA Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.
11 x 14 Hawaiian PLUMERIA Floral Tapa Cloth Painting. Tropical Home Decor. Oceanic Art.

$59.95

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