What is Sisal?
The Sisal is a plant which withstands in prolonged droughts and a high temperature. It loves a strong sunshine and lives as long as ten years. In Thailand, the Sisal plant found a plenty in 2 provinces : Prachuap Khri Khan and Phetburi.
The character of sisal fiber is outstanding in very strong and insect resistant. Furthermore, it does not easily decay. As a result of its special qualifications, it is very popular to use sisal fibers to make ship hawsers, metal brushed carpet underlay, mosquito whips and etc.
诗丽吉皇后陛下看到了剑麻坚韧、耐用、不易腐烂的特质优势,适合制作编织工艺品。因此,按照诗丽吉皇后陛下的指示,工业部设立了剑麻编织培训,为女性提供剑麻编织职业培训。碧武里府的Bann Hupkraponk是唯一在皇家赞助下制作剑麻工艺品的地方。