Banana Silk from Wonderland Yarns & Frabjous Fibers

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Frabjous Fibers Banana Silk Yarn (4.30.07)
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Banana Silk

from Wonderland Yarns & Frabjous Fibers
discontinued
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
150 yards
(137 meters)
200 grams
(7.05 ounces)
3.5 to 4.0 sts
= 1 inch
US 8 - 10 or 5 - 6mm
100% Manufactured Fibers - Rayon from Banana
handspun singles
Color: Semi-solid, Variegated
Dye: Hand dyed
Put up: Winding required
Sustainability: Fair Trade

Banana stalks and leaves have long been used for fabrics. Modern methods for processing banana fibers yield what is technically a rayon fiber. Frabjous Fiber’s yarn comes from remnants from the clothing industry and is handspun by women in Nepal and India. The yarn is available kettle dyed or handpainted. Fair trade.

About this yarn
Banana Silk
by Wonderland Yarns & Frabjous Fibers
Bulky
100% Rayon from Banana
150 yards / 200 grams

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