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Materials > Plant fiber
Any fiber obtained from plant sources, including from the bark (flax, hemp, jute), stems or leaves (abaca, sisal), and seeds (cotton).
1891
late 19th century
1969–80
1717
before 1300–1570
20th century
to today
c. 1980
c. 1800–20
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