Plant fibres

Discover the versatility of plant fibres and how you can incorporate them in your home decor. From natural rugs to woven baskets, explore top ideas to add a touch of eco-friendly elegance to your living space.
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Now Stinging nettles are one of my favourite plants that are utilized in many ways here. Most importantly its one of the biodynamic compost plants along with its use in the chooks mash. I also use it like spinach, herb tea, green pasta to mention a few. Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica)is a herbaceous perennial growing to 1.5mt, with coarsely toothed leaves. They can be cut several times in a growing season. They can become invasive and should not be planted near paths. So back to its use as…

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The non-fruit bearing species of banana, abaca (Musa Textilis), has been grown for centuries for use as a textile fibre. Also known as "Manila hemp", banana fibre production and its trade has centred primarily around The Philippines due to the plant's abundance and quick regrowth. But who first made fabric from bananas? Someone who saw the strength and durability it could bring!

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Edith Chirapa
Plant Fiber Weaving, Basket Weaving Diy Tutorials, Foraged Fibres, Nature Basket, Homestead Crafts, Fiber Weaving, Pine Needle Crafts, Impatiently Waiting, Interesting Crafts

764K views, 12K likes, 3.2K loves, 682 comments, 3.5K shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Foraged Fibres: Been impatiently waiting for my rhubarb fibres...

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Suzie Grieve on Instagram: "Been impatiently waiting for my rhubarb fibres to dry so I could weave up this little stripy basket :)  Such amazing plant with it’s ridiculously giant leaves, silky red fibres and tasty stewed stalks!  . . . #rhubarb #rhubarbfibres #basketry #basketmaker #foraging #weaving #weaver #wildbasketry #nowaste #traditionalcraft #sustainablecraft #natureconnection #fibreart #slowcraft" Nature, Basket Weaving Plants, Giant Leaves, Impatiently Waiting, Basket Weaver, Plant Fibres, No Waste, Wait For Me, Traditional Crafts

Suzie Grieve on Instagram: "Been impatiently waiting for my rhubarb fibres to dry so I could weave up this little stripy basket :) Such amazing plant with it’s ridiculously giant leaves, silky red fibres and tasty stewed stalks! . . . #rhubarb #rhubarbfibres #basketry #basketmaker #foraging #weaving #weaver #wildbasketry #nowaste #traditionalcraft #sustainablecraft #natureconnection #fibreart #slowcraft"

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