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- # PROCESS OF MAKING TAPPA
## Overview
This subsection, titled "PROCESS OF MAKING TAPPA," is part of "CHAPTER NINETEEN" and is extracted from the file "typee.txt." It falls within the larger collection "Melville Complete Works." The subsection spans lines 6459 to 6657 of the source document.
## Context
This subsection is situated within "CHAPTER NINETEEN" of the text. It follows the subsection "REFLECTIONS AFTER MARNOO’S DEPARTURE" and precedes a section also titled "PROCESS OF MAKING TAPPA." The content originates from the file "typee.txt," which is part of the "Melville Complete Works" collection.
## Contents
This subsection details the process of making "tappa," a type of cloth manufactured in the Polynesian Archipelago. It describes the gathering of young branches from the cloth-tree, the stripping of the outer bark to reveal a fibrous substance, and the subsequent soaking of these strips in running water for several days. The text explains how the fibers are then prepared for beating, using a wooden mallet on a smooth surface, and mentions the use of leaves for wrapping and lines for securing. The description highlights the importance of this craft for the comfort and luxury of the inhabitants.
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