Banana Silk Yarn:  This fabulous handspun yarn is soft, shiny and available in 20 color choices.  Knitting up like a bulky yarn; it's great for hats, shawls, scarves, and bags.
It has a slightly fuzzy texture and a shine like lip gloss.

How is it made?  Banana stalks and leaves have long been used for fabrics.  Modern methods for processing banana fibers yield what is technically a rayon fiber.  Our yarn comes from reclaimed fibers  from the clothing industry and is handspun by women in India.  The yarn is available kettle dyed or handpainted.

Note:  Due to the nature of handspun yarns there may be tied knots or breaks in the skein.

Patterns for Banana Silk yarns:  
Okranana Bags (free pdf) 
Annapurna Sling Bag ($, download or snail mail)
Ring-around-the-peak Hat (free pdf)
Banana Beret (crochet, free pdf)

100% rayon, 3-3.5 sts an inch on size US 8 needles