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Basket made of quinet

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Title	Basket made of quinet
Description	6 x 18 x 14' ; natural fibers; This basket is made of quinet, the husk from the flower of coconut palm tree. The coconut tree grows in large numbers on large plantations, and can grow up to 30-35 meters high. It has long green leaves that turn brown after some time. The coconut husk has many purposes in the Philippines. It can be used to make a hat or basket. You can use the first quarter of the whole coconut husk as a brush to polish the floor. This was a very common way of keeping the floor clean and shiny, especially in wooden houses with wooden floors. This is done by putting the piece of coconut under your feet and then just moving back and forth. The dry broom can be used to sweep the yard. Additionally, if there is no kerosene you can use quinet to light a fire, as it is highly inflammable.
Subject	Baskets--Philippines; Basket making--Philippines ; Art, Islands of the Pacific
Publisher	Ten Thousand Villages; Philippines
Format	JPEG
Rights	Giertz Education Center @ the Krannert Art Museum