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81 Aloe Fibre
A fibre obtained from the leaves of various species of the Aloe plant growing in tropical countries, chiefly Africa (see Mauritius Hemp) -
82 Ban
A fine fabric woven with fibre derived from banana leaves, woven in the East Indies. ———————— The Spanish term for a fine muslin. -
83 Black Fibre
A dark, smooth and glossy fibre obtained from the leaves of a species of the Caryota palm in Ceylon. Owing to the stiffness of the fibre it is used as a substitute for horsehair. -
84 Boombi Fibre
An Australian plant. From the leaves, bags of coarse nature have been made. Introduced into England in 1796 -
85 Buri Fibre
Fibre obtained' from-the leaves of the palm named Buri, grown in the Philippines. It is fairly fine and used by the natives for making Banig mats and bagging. -
86 Cabo Negro Fibre
A fibre obtained from the leaves of a palm in the Philippines and used for strong cordage, ropes, etc. It is very straight, smooth and dark coloured, resembles horsehair. -
87 Caldera Bush Fibre
A fibre obtained from the leaves of this plant in India, is tough, white and glassy It is used by the natives for ropes, nets, etc.Dictionary of the English textile terms > Caldera Bush Fibre
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88 Caroa Fibre
Fibre obtained from the leaves of a plant in Brazil which resembles the pineapple. Used locally for cordage and cloth. It is very strong. -
89 Chiquechique Fibre
Very strong, durable and light fibre, obtained from the leaves of a palm in Venezuela; used for brushes, ropes and cords.Dictionary of the English textile terms > Chiquechique Fibre
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90 Cocuiza Fibre
A strong, smooth fibre, obtained from the leaves of the Purcrasa gigantea in Venezuela. Used for ropes, bags, etc. This fibre is the Fique fibre grown in other parts of tropical America. -
91 Corosol Fibre
A strong fibre obtained from the leaves of this variety of palm in Cuba and Central America. It is used for cords, ropes, matting, etc. It is also called Coyol and Corojo fibre in parts of tropical America. -
92 Gri-Gri Fibre
A fibre, very fine and soft, obtained from the leaves of the palm Astrocaryum which is a native of Brazil. The fibre is used for making nets, bow strings, etc. -
93 Istle Fibre
A fibre obtained from the leaves of several species of plants growing wild in the deserts of Northern Mexico and commercially known as Tampico hemp. They are very coarse and strong and used for brush bristles, cheap cords and twines. The fibre is 15-in. to 35-in. in length, and somewhat gummy. -
94 Kie-Kie Fibre
A fibre obtained from the leaves of a plant of the screw pine family (Pandanacas). Used for mats. -
95 Lauhala Mats
Plaited mats made in Hawaii by natives from Pandanus leaves and used for covers. -
96 Lauie Fibre
The fibre obtained from the leaves of a plant like the Pandanus in Samoa and used for making clothing, mats, etc. -
97 Makaloa
Fine mats made from the leaves of a sedge (Cyperus Laevigatus) in Hawaii. They have coloured geometric patterns and are used for garments. -
98 Murumuru Palm Fibre
The fibre obtained from the leaves of this plant in Brazil are used locally for making sun hats, baskets, etc.Dictionary of the English textile terms > Murumuru Palm Fibre
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99 Palghat Mat
Finesleeping mats, made by the natives in India from the leaves of the cyperus plant, a variety of sedge. -
100 Raffia Fibre
A fibre obtained from the leaves of the raffia palm, which is grown in Africa. Strips about 3 feet long and 1/4-in. to 1/2-in. wide are usual, and these can be separated into finer fibres. The natives of Madagascar use them for a variety of fabrics, mats and plaited articles.
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