Yes, Native American, Polynesians and other groups used the leaves of a
number of woody and shrubby monocotyledons as a source of fiber for basket
weaving.


Arthaey Angosii wrote in message
...
I'm looking for a plant with narrow, thin, flat, flexible stalks or leaves
suitable for braiding. Ideally, said plant would also have a sticky sap
that
could act as a glue to bind several braids together.

I'm envisioning each braid being about 1/8" to 1/4" in width and as thin
as
possible -- under 1/8", hopefully.

Does such a thing exist? Californian plants would be most useful.


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AA

PS - If this isn't the proper newsgroup to ask this on, I apologize and
would
appreciate suggestions as to where to post instead. Thanks!