Queensland Grass-cloth Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Australian plant of genus Pipturus whose fiber is used in making cloth.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Queensland grass-cloth plant is an important resource in Aboriginal textile production.
- Weavers often favor the fiber of the Queensland grass-cloth plant for creating beautiful wall hangings.
- Artisans in Australia still use the Queensland grass-cloth plant to make high-quality fabric products.
- Fibers extracted from the Queensland grass-cloth plant are often mixed with cotton for added durability.
- In Australia, fibers from the Queensland grass-cloth plant have been used for centuries to make mats and baskets.