Vtg Antique 1940s Tapa Bark Cloth Two-Sided 60"x60" South Pacific Polynesia NR!
This listing is for a gorgeous vintage/antique Tapa Cloth. The cloth measures 60" x 60" inches and is in fair condition with a number of holes and tears. There is a tag on one edge from the 'UVM Fabric File' from the University of Vermont with a date of 1945. Please see the detailed photos below and contact us with any questions. We have a low opening bid price so don't miss your chance to get a great deal!
Bark cloth, or tapa, 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 mulberry and fig, and designs are applied with paints and vegetable dyes of light brown, red, and black. Bark cloth is manufactured for everyday needs such as room dividers, clothing, and floor mats, as well as ceremonial uses in weddings and funerals.
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