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Esparto

Esparto grass – Stipa tenacissima – esparto

September 12, 2022 by clive
The Spanish esparto quality exceeds that of other Mediterranean countries because it contains a higher percentage of cellulose and the fibre is much finer.

In Spain, ‘esparto‘ is the common name of a grass which until well into the twentieth century had a huge importance in the economy of many towns in Spain. Making products from esparto has deep historical roots, noting that the Romans favoured this plant for its strength and versatility. It is a fine, durable and … Read more

Categories Grasses in Spain Tags Arts and crafts in Spain, Esparto 2 Comments
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