Plant fibres

My snake plant was getting overcrowded. I had to repot this spring and decided to pluck off a few leaves to practice making cordage. I’ve never done this before, but remember seeing Bushmen hunters do...

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…

You can find natural and synthetic fibers among the world's most used fibers for textiles. Natural fibers can be plant-based, animal-based, or mineral-based.

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"

Did you know you can create your own rope from plants growing near your home? Here are 23 common species that are ideal for making cordage.

Our Coir collection uses natural material usually discarded as part of coconut harvesting. The husk of the coconut houses the tough coir fibres that are first extracted using steel combes before being cleaned and turned into mats or carpets. The result is a natural fibre that can help trap dirt and debris, making it a perfect choice for entrance matting or a hardwearing carpet for living room areas. Free samples of this range are available via our website - follow the link. #coir…

Forage_from_nature on Instagram: "For those that requested a slower version of how to make cordage, here it is. The fibres I used to make this cordage was chasmantha floribunda. #cordage #cordagemaking #naturalfibres #chasmanthafloribunda #naturalfibers #naturalfibrecordage #foraged_from_nature #foragedfromnature"