Objects of Wonder: Barkcloth

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September 15, 2016
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Fijian Tapa Barkcloth

Barkcloth is an integral part of ceremonial and daily life in many Pacific islands, but in some regions it has fallen out of use. So Smithsonian curators collaborate with island artists to better understand and preserve this fabric.

Photo: Dave Rosenthal / Smithsonian Institution