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Banana Fiber Craft - Anegundi, Karnataka

Making Variety Products from Banana Fiber

by

Prof. Bibhudutta Baral

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.

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