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Bast are the strong fibers in the Phloem of a number of Dicotyledonous Plant s, in particular Hemp . They conduct synthesized Nutrient s from the Leaves to other parts of the plant. The bast of some plants are commercially important Fiber Crop s. Bast Shoe s were weaved from bast strips in forest areas of Eastern Europe in old times.