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Sisal leaves farming prsi0120.jpg
Sisal leaves cutting for the thread industry, family work, small landowner in rural area of Valente city, Bahia State, northeastern 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.