The Big Book of Flax
A Compendium of Facts, Art, Lore, Projects, and Song
$167.12
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
16 May 2011
Summary
Learn the fascinating story of the flax to linen process in history, legend, song, crafts, lesson plans, and recipes. With 414 images, this comprehensive book dates back thousands of years, from how flax was cultivated in the Middle East and Europe, its beginnings in America, to its use in the twenty-first century. Guidelines for planting, harvesting, breaking, spinning, weaving, and other processes are provided. If you’re a collector, flax tools, spinning wheels, and flax-made antique fabric…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764337154 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0764337157 |
| Author: | Johannes Zinzendorf, Christian and Johannes Zinzendorf |
| Publisher: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Schiffer Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 16 May 2011 |
| Weight: | 1.87kg |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 305mm |
Johannes Zinzendorf
Christian and Johannes Zinzendorf have grown and processed flax since 1983 and have demonstrated the Colonial flax process at festivals and museums. They live in Central Pennsylvania.
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