PASIFIKA Tapa TC OPAQUES 30ml

New LIMITED EDITION shade specially formulated for the Pasifika Collection 2010, TAPA (shade colour = Taupe or pale flax) is a commonly used name in Polynesia for the practice of making barkcloth from the inner bark of the paper mulberry tree. he Tapacloth is then decorated with woodblocks ('upeti'), leaves, hand made stencils, and by overpainting, all with natural plant dyes.

Note : All the names, shades, and symbolism of the design of the Pasifika collection products are inspired by the tapa (barkcloth) & other traditional textile techniques of New Zealand & the Pacific Islands. All maori names and indigineous symbols are used in form of tribute, with all due respect out of our deep admiration for the Pacific traditions, and are not meant to cause offense to anyone. 

We hope you really enjoy this glimpse of a journey into Pacific culture....