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Materials Collection

Kudzu

Common

These kudzu summer runner vines were harvested in Western North Carolina. The leaves were stripped, and the vines were submerged in water to ferment. Afterward, the outer layer was rinsed off, and the bast and core material were dried.

Regional Material

Uses in Craft

The kudzu vine is often used to make pulp for papermaking.

Supplier Description

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

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Supplier LOCATION

Location

Fairview, North Carolina

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