Hand-Painted Tahitian Rau Ora Pareo

37,00 

In Moorea, the vegetation leaves no room for emptiness. It grows everywhere, dense and generous, with the vitality of tropical islands that always surprises those who come for the first time.

That’s exactly how you feel when you see this Tahitian pareo: the overflowing lime green, the large monstera leaf that fills the space, the orange bird of paradise that pops up, the pink hibiscus that clings on.

The Rau Ora pareo, the living leaf, a name that carries the same energy as the Polynesian adze, that ancestral tool carved from the living material of the islands.

This Polynesian pareo is unlike any other in the collection. No centered composition, no repeated pattern. The vegetation runs freely across the lime green background, like a window opening onto the tropical forest of Moorea, with its scents, colors, and magnificent disorder.

100 in stock

Hand-painted island fabric from Moorea

Painted by hand in Moorea, French Polynesia, this pareo is made on soft cotton voile, a light fabric that moves easily and feels comfortable in warm weather. The floral design is applied directly to the textile, giving the colors a freer, more organic look than a standard printed beach wrap. Small variations in the brushwork, color depth and outlines are part of the piece, giving each pareo its own character.

This is the kind of detail that gives hand-painted Polynesian pareos their appeal for beach days, resort stays and summer travel. It is easy to wear, easy to pack, and still carries the feeling of something made in the islands rather than produced as a generic vacation accessory.

The same idea of an individual, handcrafted piece can also be seen in the Polynesian turtle tapa, where texture, contrast and irregular detail are part of the value. Here, that spirit is translated into a lighter textile made for movement, sun and everyday wear.

Material & care

  • Material: Cotton voile with textile paint.
  • Size: 180 x 110 cm.
  • Washing: Machine wash at 30°C maximum.
  • Drying: Air drying recommended. Tumble dry only on low heat if needed.

Colors may appear slightly different depending on your screen settings. The green tones are bright, tropical and luminous, close to the vegetation and lagoon-side landscapes of Moorea.

For a more complete island-inspired gift, this pareo can be paired with coconut monoï oil, a classic Polynesian skincare product associated with sun, travel and the scent of the islands.

Shipped from Moorea, French Polynesia.

Weight 0,250 kg
Dimensions 20 × 20 × 20 cm

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Hand-painted Tahitian Rau Ora pareo
Hand-Painted Tahitian Rau Ora Pareo

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100 in stock

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