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Flax Processing Days - cover

Flax Processing Days

Evelyn Foster

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Maison d'édition: Publifye

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Flax Processing Days explores the fascinating history of linen production, focusing on the traditional methods of flax cultivation and processing. This book illuminates how families for generations transformed flax into linen, a once ubiquitous fabric. Discover the intricate steps, from planting to weaving, that were essential before industrialization. It highlights the resourcefulness required and the deep connection to sustainable practices in pre-industrial times. The book uniquely combines practical knowledge with social and familial contexts to present the complete flax-to-linen journey.

 
Chapters guide you through the seasons of flax cultivation, the detailed processes of rippling, retting, scutching, and heckling, as well as spinning, weaving, and finishing techniques. Learn how linen production was deeply embedded in family structures, community networks, and cultural values, serving as both a means of survival and a source of identity.

 
By drawing from historical agricultural manuals, oral histories, and museum collections, Flax Processing Days offers a comprehensive look at textile history. It emphasizes the significant role of family traditions in preserving these skills across generations, providing valuable insights for textile enthusiasts, craftspeople, and anyone interested in historical crafts and agricultural history.
Disponible depuis: 27/02/2025.
Longueur d'impression: 63 pages.

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