Banana Fiber Craft - Ernakulam, Kerala
Following are the tools and raw materials required to make the Banana Fibre products.
• Measuring Tape: It is used to measure the required length of the fibers depending on the end uses.
• Scissors: It is used to cut the required length of Banana fibers.
• Long Needles: It is used to stitch the plaited fibers as per the required shape.
• Cotton Thread: It is used to stitch the plaited fibers together (usually 1225 thread of Madura coats are used).
• Smooth Stone: It is used to rub on the fibre surface for glossy finish.
• Tumbler with Water: Fibers are immersed in water in between so that it doesn’t break.
• Blade: It is used to cut the protracted fibers.
• Butter Paper: It is used to implement the fine-looking embroidery designs on the products.
• Pen: It is used to draw the required designs on the butter paper.
• Plank of Wood: It is used to scrap the fibers from the pseudo stem of the banana plant.
• Hand Scraper: It is the metal piece used to take out the fibers from the pseudo stem.
• Dyeing Tank: It is used to colour the fibers to the required colours.
• Plaiting Stand: It is used to plait the banana fibers.
• Weighing Machine: It is used to measure the quantity of the banana fibers.
