What a great article, I am a fellow nettle lover and rejoice in their resilience and all the benefits they bring with them. I have extracted fibre from nettles and run an informal workshop where we braided the fibres into bracelets, such a great activity. I've even got to tolerate and appreciate their stings! My only sadness is that my wife doesn't share my enthusiasm, I live in hope!
Thank you for reading and for sharing your own love of Nettles here, Steve!
I knew Nettle could be used for dye, but didn't know about the use of Nettle for fiber until I was researching for this piece. There is beautiful, supple cloth being made of Nettles out there! I love that you have worked with it this way and taught others.
Keep the hope alive! It sometimes takes a while for the curtains to part and allow new possibilities to enter. 🌱
What a great article, I am a fellow nettle lover and rejoice in their resilience and all the benefits they bring with them. I have extracted fibre from nettles and run an informal workshop where we braided the fibres into bracelets, such a great activity. I've even got to tolerate and appreciate their stings! My only sadness is that my wife doesn't share my enthusiasm, I live in hope!
Thank you for reading and for sharing your own love of Nettles here, Steve!
I knew Nettle could be used for dye, but didn't know about the use of Nettle for fiber until I was researching for this piece. There is beautiful, supple cloth being made of Nettles out there! I love that you have worked with it this way and taught others.
Keep the hope alive! It sometimes takes a while for the curtains to part and allow new possibilities to enter. 🌱