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This document discusses Philippine mats, including the materials used to make them, dyeing and bleaching processes, and end uses. It provides an overview of common mat materials like buri palm and pandan leaves. Mats are used for sleeping, tobacco and abaca baling, food drying, and decoration. Bleaching uses sunlight along with agents like tamarind leaves, pandakaki, and lemon juice. Mordants like kolis leaves help dyes adhere. Natural dyes include sappan wood and other local plants. The document aims to im
- Author
- Hans Gommans
- Language
- EN