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Horsehair is the long hair growing on the manes and tails of . It is used for various purposes, including: upholstery, , the bows of musical instruments, a hard-wearing Textile called haircloth, and for horsehair plaster- a wallcovering material formerly used in the construction industry and now found only in older buildings.
Horsehair can be rough, knotted and dirty messes, or very fine and flexible; mane hair is generally softer and shorter than tail hair. The texture of horsehair can be influenced by the breed and management of the horse, including natural conditions such as diet or climate. Processing may also affect quality and feel.
Horsehair is a protein fiber that absorbs water slowly, but can be dyed or colored effectively using traditional dyes suitable for protein fibers. It can be , but not easily. Fröberg, Kerstin. "Horsehair as a Textile." 1998. Accessed December 8, 2010.
Horsehair is used for the crafts of horsehair hitching, horsehair braiding, pottery, and in making jewelry items such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings and barrettes.http://Horsehair-Jewelry&id=226245 It is used to make some wall and fine arts paintbrushes. Horsehair for painting and for hat brushes are two of the areas where horsehair is still widely used today. The hair is processed, cut to size and fitted to paint brushes. Horsehair is desirable for paint brushes because of its smooth lay and ability to hold a large amount of paint, acting as a reservoir. helping with smoother, faster workflowMartha Stewart Living Oct2008, Issue 179, p51-52
Horsehair is used for violin and other stringed instrument bows. Another use in the art community comes from pottery and basket weaving, where the hair is used for distinct accents and styling. Art Institute of Chicago Museum Studies , Vol. 31, No. 1, Objects of Desire: Victorian Art at the Art Institute of Chicago pp. 68-88+94-96
The use of horsehair for fishing has a wide range of applications. The most widely applied use for horsehair is in the fishing line. The hair is spun together and made into very long lines.Johnson, Victor R. America's Fly Lines: The Evolution of the Modern Fly Line from Its Horsehair and Silk Beginnings. Vallejo, Ca.: EP, 2003. 115. Print Another historic use was for gloves commonly used for fishing in the medieval age leading up to the 17th century in cold climates.Congram, Marjorie. Horsehair: A Textile Resource. Martinsville, NJ: Dockwra, 1987. 43-46. Print In the early 1900s, surgeons would use horsehair and silver wires to suture the incisions needed for a facelift. Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich, MD - Understanding Facelift Terminology
Horsehair has been used in more modern times as the constituent of expensive Horsehair bed.
It was commonly used in the 19th century as upholstery stuffing (such as for fabric sofas Chesterfield Sofas – A History Lesson - January 2010) and as covering fabric for furniture. It was almost always the fiber used to make Shave brush. It was also common in hats and women's undergarments. It was used in the hair to create the "Gibson Girl" look, and in the 18th century it was used in wigs. Until the 20th century, it was commonly used to make fine arts paintbrushes, along with sable, fox, wolf, goat, and lamb hair. Calligraphy brushes are made from rabbit, fox, or horse hair, among others. For thousands of years, fishing lines were made of Braid horsehair.
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