Water lily fibers supply textile artisans

Specialty Fabrics Review | June 2009

Renewable fibers from coconuts, bamboo and pineapple are joined by a new plant-based raw material: the lovely water lily. The Philippino Las Pinas Water Lily Weaving Center recently donated an extracting and drying machine for water lily fiber to Malabon City to support artisans making handicrafts such as bags, table runners, carpets and other textiles. The machinery will allow Malabon residents to more efficiently use lilies found in large numbers in local aquatic areas.

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  Tarun Sen

  Sep 30, 2009
  8:50 am CDT

  Want Machinery

  For Rural Development I want this machine immediately.

  Please send details,

  Tarun Sen

  Kolkata

  India