aos-11 | gewan fiber Option:1 natural

aos-11 | gewan fiber Option:1 naturalTraditionally used as ties for ikat weaving in Sumba Island, Indonesia. They will take the fiber and split it into an appropriate width for each ikat pattern. Nowadays, plastic ties are more commonly used as it is cheaper, but Gewan is considered better. It tightens as it becomes wet in a dye bath. The resulting edge of the ikat pattern will be sharper. It also is gentler to the core fiber. I personally love how light it is. It also makes a wonderful

00 per skein winding charge applies

The core is not nylon

so please do not be afraid

It has been traditionally used to create a fish net

width: approx

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weight: fingering

suggested epi for weaving: 60-100

I personally love how light it is

content: 100% pine

We will download and send it with the yarn kit for you

dyed in weld and indigo