Watch: Tapa cloth – Tales from Te Papa
Eco fashion is nothing new in the Pacific Islands. For centuries they've been wearing tapa cloth, made from the beaten bark of trees. These days it's still popular for special occasions.
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Eco fashion is nothing new in the Pacific Islands. For centuries they've been wearing tapa cloth, made from the beaten bark of trees. These days it's still popular for special occasions.