Maita'i Black Pearl Shell Earrings clothing Tapa is double layered

Tapa is double layered

So versatile and unique

Tanoa fa'iva are used in the preparation and serving of a beverage made from the roots of the kava plant

this necklace makes a cultural statement

it also makes for a great natural canvas for our Samoan handicrafters

Maita'i Black Pearl Shell Earrings clothing Tapa is double layeredAncient Tahitians sometimes adorned themselves with jewelry, mostly made from shells, coral, wood, or stone. Artisans would smooth and carve and create distinctively Tahitian pieces. At times, they would create jewelry for the ear. The natural smooth finish and luster of the black lipped Tahitian oyster shells is perfect for jewelry making. Our artisans have created the Maita'i Collection an ornamental collection of unique Tahitian black pearl shell