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Fijian Tapa Cloth: Researched and Conserved by Raegan Cash

August, 2020 by Sarah Teel

Tapa cloth is a type of traditional Oceanic fabric that is made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree.  The type of tapa cloth that is made in the Fijian Islands is specifically called masi, and this cloth is decorated using natural dyes and stencils to create intricate, meaningful patterns.  High-quality masi may also be cooked to make the set the designs and make them … [Read more...] about Fijian Tapa Cloth: Researched and Conserved by Raegan Cash

Filed Under: 2017 Fall, ART/MST 488: Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts Tagged With: fiji, fijian culture, masi tapa cloth, oceania, tapa cloth

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