Chapter 1
Botany and berry weird science
Chapter 2
The banana wars and geopolitical slip-ups
Chapter 3
The great extinction and the Cavendish clone
Chapter 4
Global banana culture and surprising uses
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret life and global drama of the banana
Ch 4 · Global banana culture and surprising uses
artiteacher Banana Fiber Kimonos
Wear the banana, wear the banana! Spun to a cool kimono!
artiteacher The intensive brewing process in Uganda and Rwanda involves mashing bananas with spear grass and mixing the juice
artiteacher Steam rises from seasoned food cooking inside a glossy green banana leaf wrap
Fun Fact
Banana fabric: The Japanese craft of bashofu has transformed banana plant fibers into exquisite, breathable kimono fabrics since the 13th century.
Glossary
banana fiber (noun)
A strong, natural textile material obtained from the stem of a banana plant. Thirteenth-century Japanese weavers processed these durable threads to line the inner layers of traditional ceremonial kimonos.
A strong, natural textile material obtained from the stem of a banana plant. Thirteenth-century Japanese weavers processed these durable threads to line the inner layers of traditional ceremonial kimonos.
Quiz
What Puerto Rican dish features mashed, fried green plantains as its main ingredient?
Quiz
What is the traditional Japanese craft of weaving textiles from banana fibers called?