Northeast India, Southern India
Banana Fibre
Drawn from the stem of the banana plant after fruiting — a fibre that would otherwise be discarded as waste.
Banana Fibre fibre
From plant to garment
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Source
Stems left over after the banana harvest, otherwise composted or burned.
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Fibre
Layers of the stem are peeled and scraped by hand to release fine fibre.
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Thread
Fibre is knotted and spun by hand into a strong, slightly stiff thread.
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Cloth
Handwoven, often blended with cotton for a softer handle.
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Garment
Used for contemporary pieces that draw on a fibre historically treated as waste.