Questions about Straw Ropes

Reference code: FOL.QUES/4
Level of description: Series
Title: Questions about Straw Ropes
Scope and content: 1. Were straw ropes made and used in your area? YES/NO
Are they still made and used? YES/NO
2. Please list the material used in the twisting of these ropes in your area. (e.g. oat, straw, hay, etc.)
3. Does the straw rope have any special name in your area?
4. Describe briefly how the straw rope is made.
5. Was a twister used? YES/NO
Did it have any particular name in your area?
6. If a twister was used, what form did it take? Was it similar to one of these sketches, A, B or C? YES, Type…/NO.
7. If it was not one of these types, please sketch or describe the type in use in your area.
8. For what purposes were straw ropes used?
9. We would be grateful if you would write or draw any details connected with straw ropes, their making and use, not specifically asked for in the questions above, and which you think interesting.