What Did a Straw Plaiter Do?

Straw can be plaited for a number of purposes, including: the thatching of roofs, to create a paper-making material, for ornamenting small surfaces as a "straw-mosaic", for plaiting into door and table mats, mattresses and for weaving and plaiting into light baskets and to create artificial flowers.

What was a Plaiter?

Noun. 1. plaiter - someone who plaits (hair or fabric etc.) skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker - a worker who has acquired special skills.

How do you do straw plaiting?

To do this put the straw in a container (like a plastic garden trough) and cover with warm water. Leave for a few hours until the ends of the straw bend without breaking. Try not to get the straw too wet as it will be limp and lifeless. When you are working with the straws keep them wrapped in a damp towel.