Papeete Market Pareo Blue and Yellow Tiaré

Brighten up your days with this pareo from the Papeete Market, featuring stunning shades of blue and yellow and adorned with large tiare flowers, the emblem of Tahiti. Made entirely by hand in Tahiti from cotton voile, this pareo combines lightness, authenticity, and traditional craftsmanship. Each piece is unique and resembles those found on the stalls of the famous Papeete Market.

With its shades of lagoon blue, sunshine yellow, and tropical green, this pareo celebrates the famous Tahitian tiare flower, a symbol of hospitality, gentleness, and beauty in Polynesia. Its large floral motifs blend with a delicate botanical design to create a luminous and elegant pareo. Made of cotton voile, it measures approximately 110 x 175 cm—the perfect size to wear as a traditional sarong, a light dress, a stole, or a shawl.

SOLD WITH A TOTE BAG MADE IN TAHITI

Important information: Thephotos are for illustrative purposes only. Each pareo is entirely handmade in Tahiti using traditional artisanal methods. The piece you receive will feature the same dominant colors, the same style, and the same patterns as the one shown in the photo, but their arrangement, intensity, or certain details may vary slightly. These variations are part of the charm of a handcrafted creation and ensure that each pareo is a one-of-a-kind piece.

HANDCRAFTED

Each pareo from the Papeete Market is crafted in Tahiti using the traditional tie-dye technique, known in French as “teinture par nouage.” The fabric is first hand-dyed to achieve its magnificent color gradients. Stencils are then placed over certain parts of the fabric before it is exposed to the sun. The areas protected by the stencils lighten in color, while the exposed parts retain their original color, revealing the distinctive patterns that make each pareo unique.

This artisanal method is still widely practiced by many Polynesian families. They also use fern leaves, coconut palm fronds, various foliage from their gardens, and even fishing nets to create natural and ever-changing designs.

The dye used is made in Moorea. Solvent-free, it produces particularly vibrant and luminous colors while offering excellent lightfastness. Your pareo will retain the full intensity of its colors for years to come.

Each piece is handcrafted. As a result, you may notice slight irregularities, subtle variations in shade, or small remnants of plant fibers or threads that can be removed. These details are a testament to genuine artisanal craftsmanship, created by a Polynesian family in Tahiti, rather than mass-produced industrial manufacturing.

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

The cotton fabric may feel slightly stiffer when you first receive it due to the artisanal dyeing process. After an initial cold wash, the fabric regains its full suppleness and becomes exceptionally soft.

For the first wash, we recommend washing the pareo separately to prevent color transfer onto other garments. Subsequent washes can be done in cold water to preserve the vibrancy of the colors over time.

STYLING TIPS

Measuring approximately 110 x 175 cm, this sarong can be worn in many different ways: tied around the waist, as a beach dress, draped over the shoulders, as a shawl, or even as a scarf. Lightweight and breathable, it’s perfect for the beach, the pool, or your summer getaways.