Fibrer – Fibers
The flax plant, also known as the linseed plant (Figure 2) , is grown around the world and has since the beginning of time been a valuable natural offering. In Sweden, the plant has been used since the 12th century, prominently in creating linen garments (Viklun, 2011 pg 1) (Figure 2), something Swedes prefer to wear versus synthetic fabrics and items.
Figure 1. The Flax plant. E. (2020, April 01). Flax [Digital image]. Retrieved December, 2020, from https://www.britannica.com/plant/flax#/media/1/209841/238166
Figure 2. A finished linen garment created from the flax plant. E. (2020, April 01). Flax [Digital image]. Retrieved December, 2020, from https://www.britannica.com/plant/flax#/media/1/209841/238166
Viklund, K. Flax in Sweden: the archaeobotanical, archaeological and historical evidence. Veget Hist Archaeobot 20, 509 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00334-011-0325-z
E. (2020, April 01). Flax [Digital image]. Retrieved December, 2020, from https://www.britannica.com/plant/flax#/media/1/209841/238166
