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Some of the materials used in these handbags are shells, wood, coco, plant fibers such as abaca, raffia, pandan, bancuan, tikog and other natural but sustainable straw handbag materials.

Abaca: Abaca is a tree like herb resembling the banana in appearance, except for the distinguishing marks in its leaves, trunk, color, formation and the shape of its fruit and heart. The leaves are upright, pointed, tapering and narrower. Its trunk is smaller than that of the banana plant. It is one of the most favorite indigenous fibers of Asia. One of the many attractive use of abaca is in fine straw fiber craft. Abaca's strength, texture and iridescent qualities make it an excellent material for creating beautiful straw handbags, basket bags and other fashion accessories. You can dye it in just about any color, and best of all it is a sustainable plant material that you can harvest in 18 to 24 months.

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