Fair Trade Culture

August 1st, 2007 by Amanda

MaYing Song lives her days on Koh Yao Noi, an island in Southwest Thailand. There she spends her time with her large family of children, grandchildren, and grandchildrens’ children. Women in her family know how to weave native palm leaves together to create baskets, mats, and other handy products. The leaves are collected from the surrounding jungle, soaked in water for 4-5 hours, and then put in the sun to dry for about 4-5 hours. The result is a durable and flexible leaf that can be bent and shaped for making beautiful pieces of art.