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Dwarf palms, hands, ideas: Llata in Cala Rajada lives on

From palm fronds to handiwork: Llata’s process

Learn how Garballó palm fronds are harvested, dried, bleached and woven into Llata baskets, bags and bowls in Mallorca.

Published: October 15, 2026
Dwarf palms, hands, ideas: Llata in Cala Rajada lives on

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How is the dwarf palm frond weaving process carried out in Mallorca?

Palm fronds from Garballó palms are harvested in summer under a permit from the protected natural park. After harvesting they are dried for about three weeks and sometimes bleached in a sulfur oven to soften the fibers and even the color. Crafts then weave the fibers into baskets, bags and decorative pieces.

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