Fiber banana (Musa basjoo) pseudo-stems are often used to make pulp for papermaking.

The Patchwork Underground​ is a place to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing in the midst of beautiful gardens and open spaces. Join Alyssa Sacora for workshops in natural dyeing, paper making, bookbinding & basketry. Or take home a treasure made with plants. Located in Fairview, NC just outside of Asheville