Linen: From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth by Heinrich, Linda

Linen: From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764334665)

Vendor: Linda Heinrich
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
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Linen: From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth by Heinrich, Linda

Linen: From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth

$49.99
Linen: From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth by Heinrich, Linda

Linen: From Flax Seed to Woven Cloth

$49.99
Format: Hardcover
Description
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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.

Author: Linda Heinrich
ISBN-10: 0764334662
ISBN-13: 9780764334665
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Language: English
Published: 08/20/2010
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.43lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.70w x 1.10d
By Linda Heinrich
By Linda Heinrich
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Linda Heinrich has a Master Weaver's Certificate from the Guild of Canadian Weavers. She has researched flax and linen throughout Britain and northern Europe, lectured, and taught weaving workshops in Canada and the United States. She and her husband live in Kelowna, British Columbia.

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