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Woven bamboo: bilao, kaing and baskets
Bilao, kaing at basket
Winnowing trays, harvest baskets, fish traps and decorative baskets woven from thin bamboo strips. Everyday tools that are also popular as décor.
How it’s made
- Split poles into thin, even strips (lilis).
- Weave them by hand into the shape.
- Bind the rim and dry the piece.
Who buys it
Farmers, markets, restaurants, resorts, decorators and exporters.
Rules to know
Business permits for regular selling. Requirements change, so confirm with the agency before you start selling.
Where it’s made in the Philippines
Weaving communities across Luzon and the Visayas.
How to start small
Weaving is home-based work. Groups that can deliver steady volume land resort and export orders.
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