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Part II of a research project compiled By Sheri Majewski
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RAW MATERIALS USED -Paper Mulberry Tree (Broussonetia papyrifera) -Sometimes also breadfruit or ficus tree bark -Natural pigment dyes
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BASIC TOOLS USED -SHARP CUTTING SHELLS -WOODEN CLUBS -WOODEN ANVIL -STONES -WATER
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-Separate inner bark from outer bark -Cut inner bark into strips -Soak strips in water to prepare for pounding
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3 Types of Clubs: -rounded and smooth -square and grooved -carved with a special signature mark Clubs are used to pound, flatten, and widen bark strips into cloth
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1) PASTING 2) PASTE AND POUND TO JOIN STRIPS TO MAKE A STIFF CLOTH 2) FELTING 3) OVERLAP AND POUND TO JOIN STRIPS TO MAKE A SOFT CLOTH Western Islands Eastern Islands
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Natural dyes Hand painting Block prints Leaf prints Stencils Designs from nature Designs from family origins – genealogy Designs from cultural stories or news
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PAPUA NEW GUINEAIRIAN JAYA
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FIJI TONGASAMOA UVEA TAHITIMARQUESASHAWAI’I NIUE
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Carved Wood Printing Blocks – UPETI
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UPETI - PRINTING BLOCKS
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H A N D PA I N T I N G
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HAWAIIAN TAPA is KAPA
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