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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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