[Ansteorra-textiles] King's college fiber track so far

[ED Reese]

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Well, hair was hair, and if they could have done something with it, I'm
SURE they did!

So, I'll go out and grab a couple of handfuls of Sugar melt off (Royal
Black Sugar, and she sure is coming up black!) and try it. Erm, care to
give me some instructions on how to try it?

Esther
At 04:01 PM 4/24/2003 -0500, you wrote:

>Hi, Esther:
>
> > There are actually two types of horse hair -- the coarse, strong hair of
> > the mane and tail, (most common), and the shorter, softer fibers from
>their
> > hides.
> >
> > Now, I know you know that! :-)) My question is, have you worked with both
> > types?
>
>I'll admit, I've mostly worked with the mane and tail hair.  There is an
>easy way to test how well the hide hair would felt, and that is to attempt
>it!  All you need is some hot water and soap.  Or, send me a couple of
>handfuls, and I'll let you know in a week or so.  <g>
>
>If the hair does not felt, it can be used to success for stuffing cushions
>and such. This was very common into the early 20th Century, that I know of
>(I've done 1850's and 1880's living history as well as SCA).
>
> > What do you think? Is there any information on anyone using horse hair
> > felt, like the Steppe nomads? (I'm looking, I'm looking.)
>
>I think they used yak hair, which is long and soft.  Shall see where my
>references went.  There might be some online, and if so, I'll post them
>here.
>
>Oh, great, have to do a research handout, not just a how-to!  <g>
>
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