Kapa is a fabric made by native Hawaiians from the bast fibres of certain species of trees and shrubs in the orders Rosales and Malvales. The bark is beaten and felted to achieve a soft …

Kapa, the traditional bark cloth of Hawaiʻi, stands as a profound testament to the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and artistic expression of Native Hawaiians. More than just fabric, kapa …

Description: A small piece of white cloth with black geometric patterns printed on, and a raised geometric pattern embossed in the front of the cloth. kapa (Hawaiian bark cloth) is made by …

Kapa is the traditional Native Hawaiian barkcloth made from the bark of specific trees, most commonly the paper mulberry, or wauke. This non-woven textile was traditionally made for …

Kapa is a vegetable felt made by fermenting and beating the bast of the wauke (paper mulberry) or other plants. At one time, the people of Hawai`i nei had only leaves of mai`a (banana), hala …

A study of kapa dating back from pre-contact times (1778, arrival of Capt. James Cook) shows a very geometric and eclectic style of kapa design. The predominant element is the use of lines …

Apr 21, 2025 · Kapa, also known as tapa, is a type of cloth made from the inner bark of certain trees, such as the paper mulberry. It is widely used in the Pacific Islands for clothing, bedding, …

Kapa (Hawaiian barkcloth) is a centuries-old Polynesian textile (known as tapa elsewhere in the Pacific) that early Hawaiians elevated to a high art by adding fermentation, watermarks, and …

Kapa, also known as tapa in other Polynesian cultures, held a central role in traditional Hawaiian life. Far more than just clothing, it served as bedding, ceremonial banners, and even writing …

Kapa is a non-woven fabric made from the inner bark of certain trees, primarily the wauke (Broussonetia papyrifera, or paper mulberry). While the Hawaiians perfected the art of kapa …