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Tapa Cloth

/ˈtɑː.pə klɒθ/noun
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Tapa cloth is a traditional fabric created by beating the inner bark of trees like the paper mulberry into a thin, flexible sheet, originating from Pacific Island cultures. It's renowned for its intricate patterns and designs that often symbolize stories, myths, or social status, and in modern times, it's used in art, fashion, and tourism to preserve cultural heritage.

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The world's largest tapa cloth, measuring an astonishing 1,200 square meters, was crafted in 2018 by a community in Tonga for a royal event, involving over 200 people working together for weeks. This feat not only set a Guinness World Record but also demonstrated how tapa making strengthens community ties and transmits oral histories through generations.

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