Tapa Bark (Noun)
Meaning
The thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tapa bark is a key material used in traditional Pacific Island clothing and textiles.
- The artisan spent hours processing the tapa bark to create a durable and flexible fabric.
- In ancient times, people used tapa bark to make canoes, houses, and other essential items.
- Tapa bark was an essential component in the production of ancient Pacific Island barkcloth.
- Skilled craftspeople continue to harvest and process tapa bark to preserve this ancient cultural tradition.