San Juan

Buri (Corypha elata) is the largest palm found in the Philippines. It is one of the most important palm, next to the coconut, in terms of economic and industrial importance. The buri leaf is the most versatile material used in handicraft industry. The Municipality of San Juan, Ilocos Sur is using it for making hats, boxes and other novelty items. It can be easily dyed and woven into many shapes.