National Trust to host silver thatch event converges nature and heritage
For generations, Cayman’s national tree – the silver thatch palm – was more than part of the physical landscape of the Cayman Islands; it was part of daily life.
Its leaves became rope, hats, baskets and roofing. It supported a trade that linked Cayman outward, while sustaining families at home. Knowledge of how to work the fibre was once widespread, passed quietly between generations, shaped by necessity and refined by experience. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Apr 10, 2026 07:22 AM