- Pua Hemp
- PUA HEMPA very strong bast fibre, resisting water and used for fishing nets, ropes, bags, etc., found in Assam, Japan, Burma, and India. Obtained from the Maoutia Puya plant.
Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.
Pua Hemp
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