Historical information

Ramie is the generic name for a bast fibre fabric made from the stems of plants in the wider nettle family.
"Grass Cloth" (Ramie): Known as China grass, ramie, or rhea, this nettle fabric was used similarly to flax linen and was often imported from East Asia.
Bleaching Process: In the 18th century, linen was spread on grass (often called "bleach greens" or "bleachfields") and watered regularly to create a "sun-bleached" look without chemicals.
Significance: Linen was crucial for clothing (shifts, shirts) and household textiles.

Physical description

Made from grass linen with a decorative circle at the back in floral embroidery and the rest is scattered with tiny flower heads. The edge has a fine leaf decoration and 3 tucks with draw string.