barked brin

barkedWomen frequently took their strands of brin and dipped them into this boiling bark solution. The brin would turn a dark brown; the shade would depend upon how long it was left in the solution. The strands of brin were frequently coiled into a skein before it was dipped into the bark solution. Some women even took a small piece of bark and boiled it on the stove. The bark purchased from the merchant for the nets was probably similar to the bark used in the tanning process. After the strands of brin had dried, they were hooked into the mat in the usual manner. "Barked brin" was commonly used for the "ground' of the mat.DNE-citG. M. Story JAN 1978JH JAN 1976Used I and SupUsed I1Used IThe stamped date at bottom left of card, after G.M. Story's name, is smudged - year may be either 1976 or 1978