Polynesian Memories star- Fetu'u ngaohi mei ha la'i Ngatu- 10 inch lacquered tapa cloth star under glass
$45.00
I was a missionary in the Friendly Islands. AKA Tonga. I brought home some ngatu or tapa cloth, made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree. I watched as Tongan women pounded the bark, then glued it together, then made dyes from hibiscus flowers and other natural ingredients. Then they painted traditional designs on the cloth using hand made paint brushes.It is an ancient craft of Polynesia. Centuries ago they made clothing from it, and used it for bedding as well. Today is a beautiful craft, and is given as gifts.
You can have your own star made from tapa cloth and glass. We can engrave the center of the star.
The center is glass with shells and sand in between two convex pieces of glass. Your star will come gift wrapped.
Ships via Priority Mail to all US addresses.
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Reviews (1)
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Feb 25, 2021
Now you know I am one of your best customers and own dozens of your stars! When I saw this I melted! It is glorious with the sand in the middle. Thanks so much! It is so Beautiful!!!!
Jane Flannery-Hall