HERB - Nettles.

[Carol / Isrith]

No, not I don't mean Ramie. That is a different fibre, although still part of the
nettle family. It is processed differently to nettle and Ramie is an Eastern
fibre. When I say nettles I do mean the common stinging nettle we are all familar
with (Urtica urens).

~ Isrith.

RAISYA at aol.com wrote:

> I've heard reference to fabric made from nettles, too, this COULD refer to
> ramie, which is a fiber produced from a stingless nettle (don't have my
> spinning books close at hand).  Ramie, IMO, is easier to spin than linen, but
> produces a similar result.
>
> Too bad I didn't see this question earlier, I just finished hosting an
> informal fiber guild meeting, LOL.
>
> Hope this helps a little
> Raisya Khorivovna
> Shadowlands, Ansteorra
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