Dwarf palm processing

The processing of the Dwarf Palm is an ancient Sicilian art which consists in weaving "curina", that is the tender part of the dwarf palm leaves to give life to countless creations.
Among the main creations made with this ancient technique there are : the now famous coffe, bags once used as a basket for horse fodder or as a container for the transport of material placed on mules, which have now become a fashion accessory; baskets of all shapes and kinds; the zimmile, the ancient pannier that was used to transport large and rectangular grain, which has now become another highly sought-after bag to be used for the sea; scope; carpets ...