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Linen From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth
by [Heinrich, Linda]
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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.
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Product Details
- Schiffer Craft Brand
- Aug 20, 2010 Pub Date:
- 9780764334665 ISBN-13:
- 0764334662 ISBN-10:
- 248.0 pages Hardcover
- English Language
- 11.5 in * 1 in * 9 in Dimensions:
- 3 lb Weight:
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