Samoan Siapo Tahitian Pareo a rhythm can be beaten

a rhythm can be beaten with the free hand

Artisans then pull the leaves out of the rolls as needed

• Adjustable strap with hide-away buckle

Note: No turtles were harmed in the making of these accessories

Hawaiian themed tokens

Samoan Siapo Tahitian Pareo a rhythm can be beatenThroughout Samoan history, siapo (tapa) has maintained its major role as an item of exchange and formal presentation. Special occasions such as births, funerals, weddings and investiture of matai titles call for the presentations of siapo. Siapo is made from the bark of the mulberry tree. The bark is stripped off and pounded until it forms into a paper like cloth. Arrowroot paste is used to glue individual strips together to form a piece large enough