Description: This practical guide, charming and thorough, provides weavers and gardeners alike with a wealth of information on growing a variety of plants for use in weaving and dyeing projects. Veteran botanist and weaver Rita Buchanan begins with a chapter on the history and uses of plant fibers, then offers valuable hints on dyeing fibers and fabrics, and explains the use of soap plants for cleaning textiles. Readers will also find expert advice on fragrant plants to scent and protect textiles, plant materials to use as tools, how to plan and create a garden featuring cotton, flax, indigo, madder, teasel, woad and many other useful plants; and much more. A glossary, pronunciation guide and an abundance of illustrations complete this informative and inspiring volume, sure to be welcomed by weavers, gardeners, textile artists and craftspeople looking to use natural resources for a host of practical applications.

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