Cedar bark textile

Imagine you are in a forest with your friends, and you saw pretty trees all around you. One of those trees is called cedar, and it's very special because people can use its bark to make really cool clothes and blankets.

So, the first step is to find a cedar tree with a thick enough bark, which means you need to find a big and healthy tree. Then, you need to carefully peel off the bark from the tree without hurting it. This can be tricky, but people have been doing it for thousands of years, so they know how to do it right.

Next, the bark needs to be cleaned and softened, which usually involves soaking it in water and beating it with a special tool called a mallet. This helps to separate the fibers and make it easier to work with. Then, the bark is spun into threads using a spindle, just like spinning wool.

Finally, the threads can be woven together to make fabric for clothes and blankets. Cedar bark textile is strong and durable, but also soft and comfortable to wear. It was often made by Indigenous peoples in North America, and it's still used today by some people who want to honor that tradition or live a more sustainable lifestyle.