For more info on making tapa cloth, here is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapa_cloth
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| Luisa pounding the mulberry tree bark to make tapa cloth |
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| Finished tapa cloth to use as mats, etc |
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Making Tapa Cloth Aug 30
We were at the Minister of Livestock helping with delivery of chicks when I heard pound, pound, pound. Across the street, this lady (Luisa) was pounding bark to make tapa cloth.We walked over and watched her as she worked. I asked to take her picture, and she went to get a finished product to show as well.
For more info on making tapa cloth, here is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapa_cloth
For more info on making tapa cloth, here is a link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapa_cloth
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