The Goan Palm Craft And Farm Discovery

Siolim(15 Minutes from Mapusa bus stand )

(4.5)
Palm Weaving
Traditional Craft
Slow Craft
Natural Materials
Take-Home Creation
Ideal for:
For Beginners
Groups
Small groups (2-4)
Individuals
Families
Seniors

Spend time in a peaceful farm setting and discover the traditional craft of palm weaving in a relaxed, hands-on way. Learn how simple palm leaves can be shaped into beautiful, functional pieces while understanding the patience and skill behind this traditional craft. With expert guidance, create your own fan or coaster and experience the satisfaction of making something entirely by hand. The experience also includes a farm tour and a light snack, adding a local and leisurely touch to the experience. It is a calming, beginner-friendly experience that combines creativity, culture and the charm of working with natural materials.

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Coconut palm weaving is an ancient craft practised across India and has long been part of rural life in Goa.

Top Highlights

Traditional woven palm mats were also used during agricultural work, including processes connected with separating husk from rice.

Quick Details

Duration: 1 hr 30 mins

Travel time: 15 Minutes from Mapusa bus stand

Average calculated from city centre

Free cancellations and reschedules

Upto 24 hours before experience start time

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Free cancellations and reschedules

Upto 24 hours before experience start time

Pickup & drop in premium cabs

Add on at the time of booking

Unconditional refunds

Claim your money back if you don’t like this experience

₹700 (plus taxes)

A common weaving method involves folding and interlocking palm leaf strips in a criss-cross pattern to create strength and structure.

Experience flow

Farm Walk

Explore the farm, its natural surroundings and learn about the plants and traditional materials found across the property.

15 Minutes

Introduction To Palm Weaving

Get introduced to the traditional craft of palm weaving and understand how palm leaves have been used in everyday Goan life.

15 Minutes

Learn To Weave The Olas

Learn the basic folding and interlocking techniques used to weave palm leaves into traditional Olas.

20 Minutes

Hands-On Coaster Or Fan Making

Put the techniques into practice and create your own palm leaf coaster or fan with step-by-step guidance.

30 Minutes

Snack And Tea

Wind down with a simple farm-grown snack/traditional snack and tea while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

15 Minutes

Total Duration: 1 hr 30 mins

Traditional Goan houses and rural structures historically used woven coconut palm mats known as olas as part of everyday building practices.

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