Tampico Fiber - Material for Brush or Broom Making
Tampico Fiber, also known as Ixtle or Mexican Fiber, is a soft to medium flexible plant fiber from a group of cacti, mainly Yucca & Agave grown and processed in Mexico.
With a rich history and world wide modern day use with many purposes. Tampico is ideal for brushes made for scrubbing, sweeping, painting, decor, tactile stimulation, or ritual/altar spaces.
It can also be used in weaving, rope making, and other crafts.
Length: 200, 250 or 300 mm. Check back regularly for more variety of length.
Sold by Weight in quantities of 250 gr., 500, gr. Or 1kg bundles. (250 gr is enough for 2-4 brushes depending on size and length of fibers)
This fiber is not treated with any chemicals and is 100% biodegradable, but will simple care will last many years or decades.
In short lengths tampico is stiff and great for nail and body brushes, and in longer lengths for brooms or tactile brushes it is more soft and flexible.
Check out our workshops for broom making and other courses.
Other fibers available:
~Arenga (shown below for contrast)
Broom & Brush Making kit coming soon!
If you are seeking a larger order of 10 or more kg please get in touch for a discount and shipping quote - info@wildcraftedhome.com
Tampico is a natural fiber and will oxidize slightly with light exposure. You can see in one of the photos the difference in color, one being more yellow and one a bit more orange. The bundles may also contain minimal signs of plant remnants from the agave plant.
*Prices are subject to change based on market fluctuations.
Tampico Fiber, also known as Ixtle or Mexican Fiber, is a soft to medium flexible plant fiber from a group of cacti, mainly Yucca & Agave grown and processed in Mexico.
With a rich history and world wide modern day use with many purposes. Tampico is ideal for brushes made for scrubbing, sweeping, painting, decor, tactile stimulation, or ritual/altar spaces.
It can also be used in weaving, rope making, and other crafts.
Length: 200, 250 or 300 mm. Check back regularly for more variety of length.
Sold by Weight in quantities of 250 gr., 500, gr. Or 1kg bundles. (250 gr is enough for 2-4 brushes depending on size and length of fibers)
This fiber is not treated with any chemicals and is 100% biodegradable, but will simple care will last many years or decades.
In short lengths tampico is stiff and great for nail and body brushes, and in longer lengths for brooms or tactile brushes it is more soft and flexible.
Check out our workshops for broom making and other courses.
Other fibers available:
~Arenga (shown below for contrast)
Broom & Brush Making kit coming soon!
If you are seeking a larger order of 10 or more kg please get in touch for a discount and shipping quote - info@wildcraftedhome.com
Tampico is a natural fiber and will oxidize slightly with light exposure. You can see in one of the photos the difference in color, one being more yellow and one a bit more orange. The bundles may also contain minimal signs of plant remnants from the agave plant.
*Prices are subject to change based on market fluctuations.
Tampico Fiber, also known as Ixtle or Mexican Fiber, is a soft to medium flexible plant fiber from a group of cacti, mainly Yucca & Agave grown and processed in Mexico.
With a rich history and world wide modern day use with many purposes. Tampico is ideal for brushes made for scrubbing, sweeping, painting, decor, tactile stimulation, or ritual/altar spaces.
It can also be used in weaving, rope making, and other crafts.
Length: 200, 250 or 300 mm. Check back regularly for more variety of length.
Sold by Weight in quantities of 250 gr., 500, gr. Or 1kg bundles. (250 gr is enough for 2-4 brushes depending on size and length of fibers)
This fiber is not treated with any chemicals and is 100% biodegradable, but will simple care will last many years or decades.
In short lengths tampico is stiff and great for nail and body brushes, and in longer lengths for brooms or tactile brushes it is more soft and flexible.
Check out our workshops for broom making and other courses.
Other fibers available:
~Arenga (shown below for contrast)
Broom & Brush Making kit coming soon!
If you are seeking a larger order of 10 or more kg please get in touch for a discount and shipping quote - info@wildcraftedhome.com
Tampico is a natural fiber and will oxidize slightly with light exposure. You can see in one of the photos the difference in color, one being more yellow and one a bit more orange. The bundles may also contain minimal signs of plant remnants from the agave plant.
*Prices are subject to change based on market fluctuations.
