This unusual yarn is handspun from recycled banana fibers. The fibers are collected by women in Nepal from the remnants from the sari weaving looms. They then handspin this yarn and sell it through fair trade co-ops that offer educational oppurtunities. Banana fiber was extracted from banana trees (bananière , in French)- mostly their stems and leaves.

The yarn is shiny and soft, but with a bit of fuzz. Bananiere is an incredibly strong yarn and will knit into beautiful (and unique) bags and shawls. It can be substituted for Silk Sari yarns in patterns.