Process

The "Palm Tree Shawl", grows in plantations of the coast of Ecuador, which are only accessible by horse or donkey.

Preparation Sheets

First divide the leaves into fine fibers, with the help of a metal stylus

cooking

Then, these fibers are boiled in water durente 20 to 30 minutes and hang them to dry in an upright position, having to shake regularly to prevent sticking together.

Tissue

A wooden mold is necessary for the production of hats.

During the weaving process, the fibers must be carefully moistened constantly to prevent breakage.

A weaver, depending on the quality of hat you want to achieve, required for the finish of several days or several months.

You can only knit during the early hours of the morning because of moisture at the time of day.

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