When buying a sisal hamper, the quality of the fiber is paramount. Authentic sisal fibers are coarse yet strong, which makes ...

Sisal fiber sculptures are a unique African art form that has been gaining attention for their intricate designs and cultural significance ...

A nondescript, cactus-like plant, sisal is a $75 million crop that is grown on three continents and harvested for its leaves, which produce fibers that can be used to make plastics, textiles and paper ...

Personally, I prefer one-inch sisal for the job. You get too many blisters on your hands from nylon. That unsolicited testimonial comes from Rhodesia’s retired hangman, Edward (“The Dropper”) Milton, ...

Sisal and jute rugs are like the white T-shirts of the design world. Thanks to their neutral color palette and natural fibers, they complement just about any décor scheme, are incredibly durable, and ...

You’ve heard the word but not sure what sisal is. Sisal is a natural fiber removed from the agave plant’s long, spiny leaves. The agave plant is believed to have originated in Mexico but is now grown ...

With the ban on plastic bags, Kenyans should rethink sisal because its farming has a long term advantage. Sisal, whose botanical name is Agave Sisalana, was first introduced to Kenya in 1914 when the ...

The use of sisal leaves in everyday human activities is not a novel concept. In ancient times, twine and carpets were made out of these unique leaves. In fact, in ancient times, paper was made with ...

Kenya's sisal export earnings rose by 10.96 percent to Sh2.45 billion in the first half of this year compared to a similar period in 2020, buoyed by rebounding prices in key export markets. Data by ...

A nondescript, cactus-like plant, sisal is a $75 million crop that is grown on three continents and harvested for its leaves, which produce fibers that can be used to make plastics, textiles and paper ...