Is there anything else more special about water hyacinth?
Other than the above benefits, people now have the technique to make this type of plant into various items such as bags, mats, baskets, and so on. This helps the livelihood of people along the river bank. The villager starts to make use of the water hyacinth, and sell the items made from it to make a living. Whether on the water or on land, they embarked on this career, and one of the sellers exported his water-hyacinth products to many foreign countries.
The process of making water hyacinth is not easy. The maker must know how to choose the size and original quality (not too young, not too old), must know the techniques from drying, steaming, dyeing, and compilation. In every step, there must be a clear period of time so that the quality of the final product can be recognized and allowed to be imported to other countries.
Presently, there is a handicraft in Phnom Krom by Mrs. So Sambath, where she engages in handcrafting water hyacinth items to support her daily life. A few years ago, she learned the technique from the Japanese, combined with her silk weaving skills in the past. These experiences made her produce the best water-hyacinth item that she can export to Australia and Japan, the countries that have a lot of restrictions on trade. Everyone praises her product, after using it, they said that it is strong, durable, has a unique style and beautiful color, not just beautiful in the picture!