Liphao materials for the weaving

1. Yan Liphao

2. Rattan

3. Bamboo

4. Softwood

5. Varnish

6. Cloth lining.

7. Niellowere.

8. Knife.

9. Spike

10. Glue.

Method of Lipao Basketwork

First, choose Lipao that suitable to make basketwork by observing the outer cover.

If it is dark brown or gold yellow, it means that it is good for use. Cut leaves and take out the outer cover when Lipao is still fresh and hang in the shade today. The size and length just make as we want putting through the pored metal, such as the condence milk can, for example, The Lipao got must be soft which is good for basketwork.

Steps to make basketwork with Lipao should be very careful and it will take time. For the opaque Lipao basketwork, the rattan should be inside according to the wanted shape and pattern. Most patterns used are Thai patterns.

After that coat with coated oil and decorate with neilloware which is the art of people in Nakhon Si Thammarat. Then the products are ready for sale.

Step and method of Lipao basketwork.

Steps of production

1. Prepare mould by using rattan or soft wood.

2. Prepare Lipao by peeling out the outer cover and rub by

Pored metal sheet to make the same size lines and use knife to rub the outer and inner of Lipao cover to make the line soft and shinning.

3. Take the prepared Lipao to make basketwork according to

the mould and make various pattern a we want.

4. Decorate with silver neillowere or gold neilloware, then

Vanish in order that the products look beautiful and lasting.