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Sisal Rambaans
Sisal (AGAVE SISALANA) is cactus whose fiber has traditionally been used by local communities for making rope for animal harnesses and drawing water from the well. Rambaans is a variety of the sisal plant and grows abundantly in the lower hills of Uttarakhand.
The glossy but stiff cream colored fiber extracted from the leaves is used, after processing and treatment, a similar process used for jute and hemp to make utility and decorative products.The fiber is bunched, rolled and braided into toys, rope, table mats, bags and hats among other things. Woman artisans were taught skills of plaiting sisal fiber and crafting simple products help in their income generation.
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