The curves on the outline of the picture reminds me of the sea in Samoa. The flower and the slightly curved diamonds reminds me of the beautiful plants, flowers and flourishing trees in Samoa as well. The little triangles at every point of each diamond reminds me of the small islands that persist in Samoa.
The drawing on the left is my original version of the picture on the right.
Image attribution - tapapacifica.com
Nice tapa design Sherry...Tapa cloth (or simply tapa) is a barkcloth made in the islands of the Pacific Ocean, primarily in Tonga, Samoa and Fiji, but as far afield as Niue, Cook Islands, Futuna, Solomon Islands, Java, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Hawaii (where it is called kapa). Again something you could do in one of the cultural weeks at SPS in 2020.
ReplyDeleteHello Mrs Collins,
DeleteThank you for your interest in my Tapa design. Making a tapa physically looks like it would be quite a challenge.. Maybe the type of challenge you could look forward too. It's a good idea.! Have a blessed holiday :)
Roneeza
Tēnā koe i tēnei ahiahi Roneeza,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic tapa. I really love the design you have created. The colours and the symbolism you chose look fantastic! Have you ever made a physical tapa before? Would you be interested in trying it out?
Nga mihi
Erica
G'day Erica,
DeleteThank you for your admiration for my tapa. Unfortunately, I have NOT made a physical tapa before. Though I would like to learn how to weave a basket made of palm leaves. I've seen them in during my trip to Samoa in 2019. Have a lovely summer holiday!
Roneeza
Kia ora Roneeza,
DeleteOh I know exactly what you are talking about! I have always wanted to learn how to make that as well. Every time I see a woven basket I always admire it so much because you can tell there is so much detail and effort put into it. It's amazing!
Nga mihi
Erica
Konnichiwa Ron, I see that you took a lot of time drawing that tapa, it looks really splendid. I also see you drew a Samoan Tapa , any reasons for that? Not really into the contrast of colours you chose to use but that's alright, it makes a unique type of contrast. Back into the Samoan thing, do you have any reasons why you chose a Samoan Tapa? If you do then hope I see your reply.
ReplyDeleteSayōnara Roneeza :)
~ Ana