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How to make Nettle cordage
How to make Nettle cordage - How to strip and prepare nettle fibres for cordage making. | jonsbushcraft.com
Nettle Fabric: The stinging hair of the nettle plant is used to make nettle fabric. It is safe to wear and highly luxurious. This has been driven by concern over the environmental damage caused by the production of fabrics such as cotton. The woven fabric is very similar to linen but stronger, it is ideal for more structure garments.
How to make Nettle cordage
Good photos on the first stage of nettle yarn production
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Jute and Seagrass rugs sold at Celadon. www.celadonathome.com. It like the jute it is softer too
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Very interesting article about spinning flax with links to online supplier of natural fibers. Knitty - spinning flax article
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organic yarn - nettle + hemp + linen - 3 x 100 g