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Ancient & modern

The oldest and arguably most sustainable fabric, linen is beloved by many for its incredible versatility, and its potential in regenerative agriculture sees a new dawn of reverence

Linen is our longest-serving woven textile. Created from the fibres of flax plants – grown from seed and harvested around 100 days later when their blue flowers are in bloom – it has been used for every purpose, modest to majestic; from grain sacks to monogrammed trousseau.

The oldest known flax fibres were excavated from a cave in the Caucasus region in 2009 and date back to 34,000 years ago. Today, linen continues to be prized for its drape, handle and robust yet relaxed use in interiors,

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