It is a passionate story about the growing of flax ; the earth, labor and craftsmanship that has gone into this process. Amazing pictures illustrate the history of the Flemish people, who have taken pride in making the finest linen in the world, for hundreds of years.
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This book is written bij Bert Dewilde ; founder of the National Museum of flax, lace and linen in Kortrijk, Belgium.
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Beautiful book full of photos and pictures!,
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This review is from: Flax in Flanders Throughout the Centuries (Hardcover)
Really nicely covered in Linen and just full of pictures and photos. A great telling of the history of the flax and Linen industry. Very informative about the Flemish people and why Belgian Linen is so special
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This review is from: Flax in Flanders Throughout the Centuries (Hardcover)
This is the most detailed book on the subject I have read.
For those interested in the historical events around the flax industry this is the ultimate book to buy. The text is excellent and the historical photos superb, illustrating all aspects of the industry
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Flax will grow on a fertile, well treated and properly manured soil, free from weeds and with a well-drained topsoil. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
First World War, West Flanders, Golden River, Second World War, Constant Vansteenkiste, Flax Museum, Northern France, Maurice Soenens, Middle Ages, French Flanders, Virgin Mary, Western Europe, Lady Holle, Bergh Breviary, Emiel Jacques, Courtrai Nat, Emiel Claus, Riga Seed, Royal Decrees, Stijn Streuvels, Ulster Museum, William Hincks New!
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Flax will grow on a fertile, well treated and properly manured soil, free from weeds and with a well-drained topsoil. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
First World War, West Flanders, Golden River, Second World War, Constant Vansteenkiste, Flax Museum, Northern France, Maurice Soenens, Middle Ages, French Flanders, Virgin Mary, Western Europe, Lady Holle, Bergh Breviary, Emiel Jacques, Courtrai Nat, Emiel Claus, Riga Seed, Royal Decrees, Stijn Streuvels, Ulster Museum, William Hincks New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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