Linen From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth

In the world of gardening there are so many uses for all of the plants. Flax is one of my favorites because of it’s versatility. It starts as a beautiful flower. If you wait it can then become flax seed to grow more flowers or to add as a nutritious part of your diet. Then there is the other use for flax. This one is luxurious and dates back thousands of years.

Linen cloth is made from the fibers of flax. Author and Canadian Master Weaver, Linda Heinrich traveled to England, Northern Ireland, Belgium and Sweden to research the history of this ancient natural fiber.

Linen: From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth shows the reader the entire story of how flax is grown, harvested and processed into linen. A beautiful book that weaves together the history, science and design elements of this often overlooked flower.

Description:

Follow the saga of this remarkable fiber from seed to woven fabric. Learn about flax cultivation, processing and spinning, natural and synthetic dyeing, and weaving and finishing linen cloth. 233 color photos and 156 black and white photos and drawings reveal the characteristics of linen and emphasize its practical use. An inspirational chapter includes 15 articles by Canadian and American weavers and photographs of the artists’ works. Throughout you’ll enjoy folklore and historical information, including the use of linen by the ancient Egyptians, a history of Irish linen, and linen’s status in today’s world of fiber and fashion. The story of linen is timeless and fascinating.

Ready to buy? Head on over to Schiffer Publishing and get a copy.

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