Article Info
- Article Title
- Tale of a Prickly Character: Ramie
- Issue date
- Spring 2023
- Issue number
- 40
- Issue topic
- Science
- Description
- Ramie, a brilliant white bast fiber with good luster and strength, was known to the Romans and Egyptians and continues to be used by spinners today. Learn about its processing and fiber behaviors here, including some tips for successfully spinning.
- Article topic list
- experimenting, ramie
