Design Resource
Palm Leaf Craft - Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Weaving the Basket
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baraland Sowmya B. N.
Tools and Raw Materials
Raw materials are available locally and also they get from outstation. Raw materials which get from outside are already processes. But the raw material which is locally available should be processed by drying under the sun for a day.
• Palm Leaves: Natural dried palm leaves are used.
• Palm Leaf Slicing Machine: This tool is used for slicing the palm leaf into the desired thickness.
• Scissor: Its used to cut the unwanted things.
• Dye Powder: Dye is used to color the palm leaves.
