Stripping Manila Hemp
An unidentified Filipino strips Manila hemp strands from Abaca plants which have been cut and peeled. donor: John Paxton
Abaca (Fiber)
Making Rope From Manila Hemp
An unidentified Filipino woman in Albay Province, Luzon, Philippines, ties strands of Manila hemp together to make a continuous strand to be used in making rope. Unidentified children look on. Donor John Paxton.