FIBERS/MATERIALS INFORMATION
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diameter of 1 to 1.5 meters.
Of the buri fiber, buntal is the one with the most impact in the market.
Buri is the matured leaf of the palm, raffia is the young shoot or leaf while buntal is
extracted from the petiole of the leaf.
USES/APPLICATIONS
* Buri - Hats, bags, slippers, window blinds, attache cases, table accessories, wall paper,
screen dividers, and decorative pillows
* Buntal - Braids, hats, bags, mats and placemats
* Raffia - Wall coverings, upholstery materials, hats, mats, bags, placemats, decors and
wrapping materials
The production of buntal fiber started in Sariaya and Tayabas in Quezon (Philippines)
while the buntal hat weaving industry began in Baliuag, Bulacan (Philippines) way back
during the pre-war years.
Buri is made into braids and is also woven into various fibercrafts products such as
boxes, hats, bags, placemats etc.
Buri is also a good source of food. The pithc or "ubod" is made into salad, pickles and
other recipes while young fruits are made into jams and pounded for starch.
In some of the regions in the Philippines, people extract "tuba" or toddy which is made
into vinegar and wine by the local distillers.
Acknowledgement:
Buri Palm and information derived from the publication of FIDA Philippines (Fiber
Industry Development Authority)
Of the buri fiber, buntal is the one with the most impact in the market.
Buri is the matured leaf of the palm, raffia is the young shoot or leaf while buntal is
extracted from the petiole of the leaf.
USES/APPLICATIONS
* Buri - Hats, bags, slippers, window blinds, attache cases, table accessories, wall paper,
screen dividers, and decorative pillows
* Buntal - Braids, hats, bags, mats and placemats
* Raffia - Wall coverings, upholstery materials, hats, mats, bags, placemats, decors and
wrapping materials
The production of buntal fiber started in Sariaya and Tayabas in Quezon (Philippines)
while the buntal hat weaving industry began in Baliuag, Bulacan (Philippines) way back
during the pre-war years.
Buri is made into braids and is also woven into various fibercrafts products such as
boxes, hats, bags, placemats etc.
Buri is also a good source of food. The pithc or "ubod" is made into salad, pickles and
other recipes while young fruits are made into jams and pounded for starch.
In some of the regions in the Philippines, people extract "tuba" or toddy which is made
into vinegar and wine by the local distillers.
Acknowledgement:
Buri Palm and information derived from the publication of FIDA Philippines (Fiber
Industry Development Authority)
