Abaca Fiber Textiles

Solid Color Ribbon - 2" width 

(sold "by the yard"or 50 yd. Bulk Roll)

Abaca comes from the same plant family as the banana tree, producing a fiber that is amazingly strong and versatile.  Our Solid (color) "Ribbon" comes in an assortment of rich hues, everything from bright tropicals to deep jewel tones, to subtle organic shades, creating a colorful and versatile collection of textiles.  The Solid "Wraps" are a great choice when you want something that has that natural look, yet is not neutral in color.  

If you have never worked with Abaca, you're in for a real treat!  Made from a close relative of the banana tree, this tough fiber is woven into a light, open, airy - but super tough textile.  We love this stuff (obviously, since we carry so many varieties!), and in addition to our Solid colors, we also carry it in Silver Sparkle and Gold Sparkle - and we carry it in both a 2" "Ribbon" width and our 18" "Wrap" width!

Abaca has lots of "body" and can be used for everything from window coverings to table runners - the creative uses for this versatile material are limited only by your own imagination.  And if you are an artist or craftsperson, this stuff is to die for!  We love to use bits and pieces in collage and/or mixed media artwork, it adds such an interesting texture to 2 dimensional artworks.  At Christmas time it is one of our favorites for weaving in and out of the tree branches, through a wreath or swagged across a mantle - and what a great way to wrap a gift! (perfect for presenting a hostess gift of a fine wine).  If you are "bow person", this stuff will make the BIGGEST most DRAMATIC bows you have ever seen! 

Sold "by the yard" or in a 50 yd. Bulk Roll, our Abaca Fiber Solid Color "Ribbon" width comes in over 25 rich "solid" colors that can be combined with other natural fibers or handmade papers for an endless variety of decorative and creative art/craft projects.  Many of the same colors are also available in our Abaca Solid "Wrap" (18") width.

Placing your mouse over any individual thumbnail will give you additional, specific Abaca color information.  Click on any thumbnail for larger image.

Please note:  our color swatches of this transparent fiber are photographed in multiple layers for easy color identification.

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