Tupu'anga — "Roots / Origin" Backpack
$99.00 USD
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Tupu'anga — "Roots / Origin" Backpack Pattern: rooted lattice-weave, vertical emphasis. Tupu'anga means where you come from. The lattice on this bag weaves vertically, like roots reaching down before anything reaches up. A design for the ones who know their story starts before them — and are still writing it.
The Promise: Every pattern in this collection is an original Island State Co. design — inspired by the bold geometry, earth tones, and hand-stamped texture of Tongan ngatu (tapa cloth), never a reproduction of a real kupesi (stencil) or family/village motif. We honor the feel of tapa. We don't cut up the heirloom. #SaveOurTapa
Shared spec block (use on every listing): 100% polyester all-over-print backpack · 9.73 oz/yd² (330 g/m²) fabric · 4.3 gallon (16.1L) capacity · 11.02 lb max load · spacious main compartment · 2 front pockets · mesh side pockets · hidden back pocket · zippered laptop sleeve · adjustable straps · made on demand, no minimums.
Tupu'anga — "Roots / Origin" Backpack
$99.00 USD
The Promise: Every pattern in this collection is an original Island State Co. design — inspired by the bold geometry, earth tones, and hand-stamped texture of Tongan ngatu (tapa cloth), never a reproduction of a real kupesi (stencil) or family/village motif. We honor the feel of tapa. We don't cut up the heirloom. #SaveOurTapa
Shared spec block (use on every listing): 100% polyester all-over-print backpack · 9.73 oz/yd² (330 g/m²) fabric · 4.3 gallon (16.1L) capacity · 11.02 lb max load · spacious main compartment · 2 front pockets · mesh side pockets · hidden back pocket · zippered laptop sleeve · adjustable straps · made on demand, no minimums.