Allan Brown demonstrates the processes he takes nettle plants through, in order to extract a usable fibre for textiles. ‘Nettles For Textiles’ was shot and edited by Dylan Howitt.
Nettle Dress Crowd Funding success!
Nettle Fibre processing on the Antiques Road Trip
Wonna be in the movies? :)
Check out this exiting kick-start project for creating a documentary about creating an entire dress made from nettles! Featuring the founder of the @nettles4textiles group Allan Brown.
To read more in detail about the project click here to have a look at the kick-starter website.
Don’t forget to check out the fun rewards 🙂
Which time is best for foraging nettles?
Allan Brown is featured in No Serial Magazin!
Our very own Allan Brown has been featured in the Magazine ‘No Serial Number’ in a 5 page article. Check it out! Continue reading
Sally Pointer’s makes Nettle Baskets
Nettles For Textiles member Sally Pointer kindly shares her process of making coil basket from nettle.
Coil baskets are a great way to make use of the strength and flexibility of nettles without going to the lengths of fully processing for fine fibres.
View the Pdf of the process here: PDF Link