Painted Barkcloth (masi kesa) is often referred to as tapa. This barkcloth is a clothlike material derived from the inner bark of certain mulberry tree species. Practiced almost exclusively by women, tapa making is one of the most important and diverse art forms in Polynesia.
Our Masi collection features handprinted designs by artisans from Vatulele Island.
Approximately 5x7 in.