Article Info

Article Title
Lime Bast and Looping: The ancient origins of fibre craft
Author
Nicole DeRushie
Issue date
Autumn 2025
Issue number
50
Issue topic
Plants
Description
This article shares information about lime bast, an ancient bast fiber, used to make baskets, nets, mats, and other essentials. Along with the historical information, the author shares how to use lime bast (or raffia as a substitute) and the historical technique of needle looping to make a basket.
Article topic list
plant fibers, historical, bast, household item