Fijian Tapa Cloth dress To complete the rattle a

To complete the rattle a handle is tied and attached to the feathered section

women and children have worn the piupiu as a standard in dress when performing

Poi balls are approximately 25 inches long and the ball is 3 to 4 inches around

baby-knit t-shirt looks great on both men and women – it fits like a well-loved favorite

we have a unique and ancient traditional use for our large gourds

Fijian Tapa Cloth dress To complete the rattle aMany hours and effort go into making Fijian tapa cloth (masi). Made with traditional tools and the inner bark of the mulberry tree, the tapa cloth has been used throughout the history of the Fijian people. Widely used throughout Polynesia, tapa has many uses and was traditionally made for clothing. It was the precursor to todays textiles. Decorating the tapa with native motifs varied based on culture. Fijian tapa is generally of a heavier weight,