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From Sting to Spin: A History of Nettle Fibre
From Sting to Spin A History of Nettle Fibre Author:Gillian Edom The concept of using the common stinging nettle to make cloth comes from fairy tales and folklore, archaeology, historical fact and anecdotal evidence. It is easy to make inaccurate assumptions about when, where and how this took place because so little is known about these customary practices. This book brings together as much evidence as possi... more »ble in order to show how nettle fibre was used in many countries around the world from the earliest times up until the Second World War. It also attempts to unravel the confusion that has arisen from the fact that, world wide, there are many types of ‘nettle’ that are used to produce fibre. And for those who want to try removing the fibre from nettles themselves, there are a few handy hints.« less