Design Resource
Banana Fiber Craft - Anegundi, Karnataka
Making Variety Products from Banana Fiber
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Tools and Raw Materials
The following are the tools and raw materials required for the banana fiber craft.
| • Textured Rubber Mat | - Used to rub together fiber strands to make a single rope. |
| • Knitting Needles | - Used in knitting ropes in various pattern to make a product. |
| • Banana Fiber Ropes of Various Thickness | - Used as a raw product. |
| • Scissor | - To cut extra ropes, and worn out fiber strands. |
| • Measuring Tape | - To constantly measure the product, for exact proportion. |
| • Cardboard Template | - To take design reference. |
| • Polyester Rope of Varying Color | - To infuse it in knitting, creating outlines etc. |
| • Steel Wire | - To make a support skeleton for larger products. |
| • Jar of Water | - To continuously water the fiber while weaving. |
