THE UNITED NATIONS has declared 2009 as the "Year of Natural Fibres"
They are citing natural fibres to include abaca, alpaca, angora, coir, cotton, curaua, fique, flax,
hemp, jute, kenaf, llama, mohair, phormium tenax, ramie, silk, sisal and wool. Do you know what all these fibres are? Use your dictionary and you can impress us at the next meeting!
The United Nations is encouraging all groups to concentrate on natural fibres and help raise awareness world wide about natural fibres. By increasing the awareness and use of natural fibres, people world wide will benefit in their standard of living, farmers, textile workers, artisans, et cetera.
As if we needed any encouragement!!!!