Linen weaving

The stages flax goes through to become linen.

Made from a blend of Lotus Silk and Raw Silk, these beautiful Shawls are hand-woven in Burma. This shawl is the result of our first project in Burma, working with the skilled artisans of Inle Lake. The darker of the two threads is the Lotus Silk. Each individual thread is extracted from the stem of the Lotus flower and cleaned before it is ready for weaving. The fabric has the appearance of antique linen and is available only in its natural colour, Ecru. Available to buy direct from…

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Weaving with linen is a perfect for making projects that are strong and absorbent. Learn its history, process, and why you should use it.

Everything about linen in one place: What is linen? The making process of linen Cultivating of flax Harvesting Extracting the fibers from the stalks Spinning Weaving Bleaching and dyeing the fabric Cultivation of linen in Lithuania The best qualities of linen

About a year ago, Anne (otherwise known as bunnyspinner on Ravelry and Twitter) contacted me about writing an article on bast fibers for ...