Friday 1 March 2013

unconventional textile fibres



India has a rich heritage of natural plant material due to wide range in climatic conditions.
Common name of the plant
Botanical name
Part used
Various end uses
banana
Musa saplentum
leaf
Bags, sarees
rambans
Agav americana
leaf
Towel hangers, hand purse
murva
Sansevieria trifaciata
leaf
Mats, rugs
bhindi
Hibiscus ficulneus
Stalk
cords doormate, bags, rugs
hemp
Cannabis sativa
stalk
Cord, fabric, canvas
kenaf
Hibiscus anabinus
stalk
Twines, cords
bhang
Cannabis sativa
stalk
Basket coasters
jute
Corchorus capsularies
stalk
Bagging, wraping fabric, padding cloth, carpets and rugs
flax
Linum usitatissimum
stalk
Cambric, lace, bag
ramie
Boehmeria nivea
stalk
Canvas, swing threads, clothing, fine hose
sunn
Crotalaria juncea
stalk
Rugs, paper, fishnets
nettle
Vtrica dioica
stalk
Cordage, sailcloth
cotton
Gossipum hirsutum
seed
Clothing purpose

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