✨ THE HISTORY OF TEASEL ✨ I LOVE plant history! And sometimes it’s really surprising. Who’d have thought this spiky weed would have been an integral part of making clothes in times gone by?! #nature #history #textiles | Foraged by Fern

Who knew this plant was once a wool crafter’s secret weapon? 🧶 Teasels aren’t just beautiful native wildflowers — they were traditionally used to raise the nap of wool, giving handwoven fabrics that soft, fuzzy finish we all love. Before metal brushes, it was teasel heads that gently lifted loose fibres from cloth! 🌿 If you’re a crocheter or knitter, consider growing teasels in your garden. They’re a brilliant link to textile history and a pollinator magnet 🐝. A craft plant with purpose! 💙 #