Hiapo (Tapa) from Niue

Definition

Hiapo refers to a traditional cloth made by the people of Niue, an island in the South Pacific. It is created by beating the bark of the paper mulberry tree and decorated with intricate geometric patterns.

Related terms

Paper Mulberry Tree: A type of tree whose bark is used to make hiapo.

Geometric Patterns:

Intricate designs made up of shapes like squares, triangles, and circles that decorate hiapo.

South Pacific Art: Artistic traditions and practices found in various islands in the South Pacific region.