Common
This cotton sample was cultivated by Hagood Mill in South Carolina, the historic site of a water-powered grist mill built in 1845. Cotton comes from the cotton plant and is one of the world's most widely grown and harvested natural fibers.
Regional Material
Cotton can be used for fabric, cloth, and other garment and household textile production.
Wild Earth Textiles is owned by weaver, spinner and natural dyer Melanie Wilder. Wilder has been weaving for 20 years. She is inspired by the natural world around us, it’s cycles, and what lessons we can learn from observation. Wilder’s work emphasizes the use of natural fibers, natural dyes, and locally sourced materials. Incorporating the use of local materials helps to nurture a sense of place and belonging, a deep connection that brings life.
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