Demonstration of extracting Muka (NZ Flax Fiber)

The Material we use for this is NZ Flax/Harakeke/Phormium Tenax and a wild green-lipped mussel shell (NZ Native).
As per my other videos, this one is merely a demonstration, NOT a tutorial. I am a firm believer of face to face learning and Muka extraction, in particular, has so man variables attached to it that it would be hard to mention all of them in a tutorial. A lot depends also on experience but mostly it is a good idea to have a tutor who can sit with you and show you when you go wrong or right.
NOTE: I am saying "should" - not can 'only' be learned face to face... if you have the patience and talent and a good online teacher you can learn this online too but I am not the teacher for you (I lack the patience...lol) - Sorry there was a misunderstanding about this.
This Fiber is called Muka, it is one of the strongest Plant fibres in the world and even withstands Saltwater, which is why it has been so highly prized both by Maori and later Europeans as well.
If you would like to learn more contact me through my FB page (Flaxworx NZ) or website (www.flaxworx.co.nz) or follow me on Instagram (flaxworxnz)
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