Wild Nettles

Name: Wild Nettles
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Brigitte-Kaltenbacher/269568756
ISBN: 9780719847059

From foraging to fibre

By Brigitte Kaltenbacher

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About The Book

DISCOVER THE CREATIVE POTENTIAL OF THE HUMBLE STINGING NETTLE

This comprehensive book explores the history, magic and practical potential of the stinging nettle; a plant that has inspired folklore and fairy tales for centuries. It explains how to forage and transform the nettle’s silky and sustainable fibres into cordage and yarn, as well as how to make small textile projects. Richly illustrated with inspiring photos, Wild Nettles includes techniques that beginners and experienced textile makers alike can enjoy, with many projects achievable in just a few days.

Introduces the wild stinging nettle as a fibre plant and tells tales of nettle folklore
Advises on the foraging and fibre process, and the techniques to transform the fibre into textiles
Explains short projects that utilise nettle cordage and yarn
Features nettle artisans and textile designers to inspire your own nettle projects

About The Author

Brigitte Kaltenbacher

BRIGITTE KALTENBACHER of BeeKayMakes is a sustainable textile designer-maker, researcher and passionate educator. She creates handwoven textiles from nettles, local wool and organic bast fibres. She regularly teaches about sustainable textiles and fibre processing at universities, heritage museums and workshops.

Product Details

Publisher: The Crowood Press (April 27, 2027)
Length: 160 pages
ISBN13: 9780719847059

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