aos-1 "chu ito" hand tied ramie basket since there is still sericin

since there is still sericin on the surface of the yarn

The surface is slightly crinkled and it twinkles with shine when reflected with the light

dimensions: approx

Will not go naked in rain if you are worried about that

aos-1 "chu ito" hand tied ramie basket since there is still sericinThis special yarn is made from the stalk of ramie plant. The skin of the stalk is stripped, and the fiber is split to a hair thin weight one by one into approx. 1 yard length. The ends are twisted and connected together all by hand. Extremely labor intensively created yarn. Still available from a small village in China. Makes an unusual light knitted fabric when carried 3 strands together. Great texture for weavers, basket makers, etc. Very