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SALGUEIRO COMMUNITY

The municipality of Salgueiro, which has around 55,000 inhabitants is situated in the meso-region of Araripe. In this region, at Pitombeiras farm, a group of 15 craftspeople weave using a fiber extracted from the trunk of the banana tree.

Pitombeiras farm is known for its large banana plantation. The practical and decorative products reflect the delicacy and the beauty of weavings from natural fibers.

This community produces baskets, rugs, flowers amongst other products weaved by hand.