Weaving of hard Strip by: jevi

*SELECTION OF MIDRIBS

The selection of midribs depends on the kind of project one will make. for projects such as brooms, plant holders, and waste baskets, mature midribs from leaves still green are best. but for projects which require bending or weaving, midribs from young petioles should be chosen.
This process destroys not only the bacteria dwelling in the material but also the substances attractive to bacteria. boiling also makes the color of the midribs stay longer.

*SOME PROCESS INVOLVED IN MIDRIB CRAFT

Gouging is the process of making the midribs uniform in size by passing them through a series of graduated holes until the desired is obtained. it is important that the size of midrib be uniform so that the bending property or pliability of the material is also uniform.

older midribs are darker, while younger midribs are darker, while younger midribs are lighter.

* COMMON TOOLS IN MIDRIB CRAFT

The tools most commonly used in coconut midrib crafts are simple and may be made with little difficulty.

Midribs- The central or principal vein of a leaf.

Posted by: Jevi Abines