Fijian Tapa Cloth Hawaiian Handicrafts Angel wings vary due to

Angel wings vary due to tapa motifs

fitted dress

like other Polynesians

Ancient Tahitians sometimes adorned themselves with jewelry

fans and inumerable other practical and decorative items

Fijian Tapa Cloth Hawaiian Handicrafts Angel wings vary due toMany 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,