Buntal Bags

The Buntal fiber is extracted from the petioles of the buri palm by means of hand pulling or retting. It is most commonly used for hat making as well as for other utility and fibercraft items, accessories, bags, floor or whisk brooms and for specialty paper.

Buri is a slow-growing palm specie that has a very large fan-shaped leaves
which are circular in outline. The inner half part is entire while the
outer part is divided into narrow segments appearing like finger spread
apart. Upon reaching the palm's maturity, invariably 25-40 years, the palm
gradually drops its leaves and develops at the top of its trunk an enormous
terminal shoot, looking like a pyramid of greenish-white flowers.
*text from material collection

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The Wood Element

In Chinese Taoist thought, Wood attributes are considered to be strength and flexibility, as with bamboo. It is also associated with qualities of warmth, generosity, co-operation and idealism. The Wood person will be expansive, outgoing and socially conscious. The wood element is one that seeks ways to grow and expand. Wood heralds the beginning of life, springtime and buds, sensuality and fecundity. (Source - Wiki)

                                     

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