Buri

- Buri on the other hand is extracted

from the matured leaves of the buri
palm. The fiber is durable and
resistant to moisture. Hats, bags,
baskets, memorabilia boxes, and
perfume tray are other products that
can be made out of Buri leaves.

MATERIALS

Abaca
- Filipino contemporary artists use
various local materials that are
indigenous in our country. These
include Abaca, which belongs to
Banana family.

Pandan
- Pandan, a tropical plant, is
processed and transformed into
splints that are being used as raw
material. Pandan is used in
producing baskets, hats, picture
Bamboo frames, and bags.
- Bamboo is used as raw material in
creating many products. It is used in
construction, textile, musical
instruments, weapons, and many
more.
Rattan
● Lastly, Rattan which belongs to the
palm family has different types such
as high or low climbers,
single-stemmed, or clustered rattan
species. Rattan is being used in
manufacturing baskets, picture
frames, furniture, and other novelty
items, Zoya lounge chair, Valencia
queen-size bed, and Rest divan.