Known by many names; tapa (Cook Islands), ngatu (Tonga), masi (Fiji), siapo (Samoa) and hiapo (Niue), is an artform that is shared across the Pacific. The cloth itself, made from natural fibres, is vulnerable to wear and tear, and the impacts of time. Here, we’re sharing tips and tricks to help protect your precious tapa, and keep it safe to be passed down through the generations.

Scroll down to access the toolkit in your preferred language. 

This resource was generously supported by the Tennyson Charitable Trust, the James Searle Say Foundation, and the Centre for Pacific Languages.