Difference between revisions of "Jacitara"
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* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
Revision as of 06:48, 1 May 2016
Description
A strong, slender stem obtained from the climbing palm, Desmoncus macroacanthus, native to Brazil. Jacitara is a strong, elastic fiber that is used as a substitute for rattan in cane chair seats.
Synonyms and Related Terms
rattan palm; Desmoncus macroacanthus
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Palm." Encyclopædia Britannica. 21 Aug. 2004 .
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971