Oct 27, 2023Hackles and other Flax Processing equipment in The Henry Ford CollectionsHackles and other flax processing equipment remind us of the constant labor needed to turn an agricultural crop – flax – into raw...
Jul 28, 2023In search of flax – how popular traditions in Brittany can enlighten about flax-processing operationHere is a fine expression about flax, typical of the rich imagery of Breton: Hennezh zo mad da frikañ bolc’h (that chap is only good for...
May 12, 2023Looking back at the last Flax Year - Experiences from the Lauresham Open-Air Laboratory (Germany)The Open-Air Laboratory Lauresham is an archaeological open-air museum which, among other things, deals with the education and research...
Mar 31, 2023Sowing rituals: with the support from aboveThe flax industry has a rich history and traditions that date back to ancient times. Part of these traditions are the historical sowing...