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New Zealand Flax / Harakeke

In which JB discusses the Harakeke flax plant endemic to New Zealand. It is useful for baskets, cordage, clothing fiber, medicine and more. A link to the cultural center where the kind lady taught me how to process the fiber traditionally. https://whakarewarewa.com/ Apologies for the audio. I filmed this on my cell phone.

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