lala Ban Xinshe Banana Fiber Workshop Introduction
Empowered with the mission of inheriting the banana fiber craft culture, the banana fiber derived from native materials expresses the spirit and cultural values of the Kavalan people, seeking to create opportunities for the Kavalan cultural industry. After the construction of the East Coast National Scenic Area Highway (Provincial Highway 11) began in 1968, the community was quickly drawn into "modernization." With the influx of various goods, the banana fiber craft began to decline. Fortunately, during the revitalization and cultural revival movement of the Kavalan people, the elders have reintroduced traditional weaving techniques among the community. Through processes including planting, harvesting, scraping, drying, separating fibers, twisting, winding, warping, and weaving of bananas, a profound craftsmanship culture has been accumulated.
