Abaca fiber, known worldwide as Manila hemp, is obtained
from the leafsheath of the abaca, Musa textiles. Abaca is considered
as the strongest among natural fibers. The length of the fiber varies
from three to nine feet or more, depending on the height of the plant
and the age of the leafsheath. The color of the fiber ranges from
ivory white to light and dark brown.
The Abaca plant is indigenous to the Philippines whose
warm, wet climate and volcanic soils are particularly suited to its
cultivation. It is similar to banana in appearance except that the
leaves are upright, pointed, narrower and more tapering. When Magellan
and his companions arrived in Cebu in 1521, they noted that the natives
were wearing clothes made from the fiber of the abaca plant, noting
further that the weaving of the fiber was already widespread in the
island.
Now abaca bags are produced, known for the strength
of the material they are made of and their high practicality. Combination
of style and practicality is the key factor, which makes these bags
so popular. We have a variety of design in our catalogue. Please,
view our newest selection of abaca bags and make your choice of a
nice and affordable Abaca bag.
Sterling silver
earrings | Sterling silver
rings | Sterling silver
necklaces| Straw bag
Custom Designed Jewelry |
Designer Jewelry | Custom
Designer Jewelry | Unusual bag
Sterling Silver Good Charma
| Sterling Silver Karma
Charma | Buntal Bag | Handmade
Bag
silver charma | Sterling
silver karma | Handcrafted Bag
| Summer bag | Sterling
Silver Charma
Summer bracelet | Summer
jewelry | Custom Jewelry | Sterling
silver good karma | Exotic bag
Wholesale sterling silver jewelry | Handmade
jewelry | Sterling silver
charms | Turquoise handmade
jewelry
European Jewelry | Philippine
bag | Abaca bag | Unique
bag | Sterling silver watches
|Sterling silver bracelets