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Also known as Manila hemp, abaca is native to the Philippines—some 10,000 miles from western Ecuador—with its fiber sourced from the banana-lookalike’s leafstalks.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Hand-woven of abaca fiber (also known as Manila hemp) for natural nubbiness, this runner is accentuated with the addition of a scalloped border—we’re absolutely besotted with the navy blue option.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
This high-quality, high-grade Manila hemp rope is strong and durable but also comfortable to handle.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 Mar. 2021
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Hand-woven of abaca fiber (also known as Manila hemp) for natural nubbiness, this runner is accentuated with the addition of a scalloped border—we’re absolutely besotted with the navy blue option.
—Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
This high-quality, high-grade Manila hemp rope is strong and durable but also comfortable to handle.
—Chris Hachey, BGR, 26 Mar. 2021
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“Manila hemp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manila%20hemp. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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