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Materials Collection

Red Leaf Cotton

Common

This red leaf cotton was grown and harvested at Warren Wilson College, located in Swannanoa, North Carolina. Red leaf cotton can grow in cooler climates, typically in the Southeast.

Regional Material

Uses in Craft

Red leaf cotton is used for fabric, cloth, and other garments, as well as for household textile production.

Supplier Description

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.

Supplier

Supplier LOCATION

Location

Asheville, NC

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