Samoan Siapo Salusalu threaded onto a cord and

threaded onto a cord and worn around the neck

And there you have it

: 5" calf height

Typically used as a broom throughout Polynesia and the world

• Imported fabric: 82% polyester / 18% spandex

Samoan Siapo Salusalu threaded onto a cord andThroughout Samoan history, siapo (tapa) has maintained its major role as an item of exchange and formal presentation. Special occasions such as births, funerals, weddings and investiture of matai titles call for the presentations of siapo. Siapo is made from the bark of the mulberry tree. The bark is stripped off and pounded until it forms into a paper like cloth. Arrowroot paste is used to glue individual strips together to form a piece large enough