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Sisal Bahia Brazil prsi0504.jpg
Worker ties up sisal thread for transportation and exportation to European Community countries, Valente city, Bahia State, Brazil. Sisal ( Agave sisalana ) is a species of Agave native to southern Mexico but widely cultivated and naturalized in many other countries. It yields a stiff fibre traditionally used for rope and twine, and has many other uses, including paper, cloth, footwear, hats, bags, carpets, and dartboards.