Pasefika Tatau Tool Holders (Papa)
Description
Pasefika Tatau Tool Holders (Papa)
In Samoan tatau, the papa is the foundation of the tool—fastened to the ‘au (handle) and built to hold your needle grouping secure through every strike. It’s a small piece, but it plays a major role in how your tool performs.
These Pasefika Tatau Tool Holders are designed to take the guesswork and time out of building your own tools, giving you a more consistent, reliable setup so you can focus on the work—not the prep.
Built for Consistency, Designed for Working Artists
• Pre-Drilled & Ready to Build
Each papa comes with two precision-drilled holes:
– A countersunk hole sized for a #4 5/8" screw for secure mounting to your ‘au
– A larger lashing hole that gives you room for a clean, dependable wrap
Together, they create a solid, locked-in feel that holds up through long sessions
• Stepped Bevel for Needle Stability
The built-in step-down acts as a seat for your needle grouping, helping prevent slipping and keeping everything aligned while you work
• Matched to Needle Configurations
Starting at 10 flat and up, each papa is designed to pair directly with its corresponding needle grouping
– No more criss-cross lashing
– Minimal wrap needed
– Cleaner setup with better visibility on your needles
• Color-Coded System
Quickly identify your setups at a glance
Keep your tools organized and avoid grabbing the wrong configuration mid-session
Why It Matters
Building tatau tools by hand takes time—and getting everything just right takes even longer. These papas cut down that process without cutting corners, giving you a consistent foundation every time you build.
Less time setting up. More time doing solid tatau work.
WHY SHOP WITH US?
SHIPPING
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TOP-NOTCH SUPPORT
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PAYMENTS
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RETURNS
Please contact us with any issue. Returns will be reviewed and resolved within 24 hours for store credit, exchange or repair.
