The bark is first boiled and then allowed to soak.


The fibrous product is then separated by hand.


Next, the material is pounded into a pulp and mixed with water and starch made from Hibiscus plant roots.


From this mixture a thin layer of the pulp is filtered out, using a wooden frame and bamboo screen.


It is then elegantly shaken in a rhythmic fashion to spread out the material and laid down as sheets of pulp.


The pulp sheets are then compressed to squeeze out excess water.