aos-17 hand tied ramie super lace

aos-17 hand tied ramie super laceThis special yarn is made from the stalk of ramie plant. The skin of the stalk is stripped, and the fiber is split to a hair thin weight one by one into approx. 1 yard length. The ends are twisted and connected together all by hand. Extremely labor intensively created yarn. Still available from a small village in China. Makes an unusual light knitted fabric when carried 3 strands together. Great texture for weavers, basket makers, etc. Very

35% linen (paper moire)

Did you know that some silk cocoons "hang" from the tree branches

M size - 60"

unit size: 1 skein

content: silk

which is considered the best material for the humid summer in Japan

This is a silk gima

content: 100% kozo

This yarn also comes in an indigo

For other colors

Great texture for weaving or sculptural knitting

The scarf shapes itself when you pull