A wide range of museums across Europe offer extensive displays of flax production tools, as well as historical items from various periods showing evolution and changes in flax technology and weaving. We have selected leading museums covering major aspects of flax cultivation and linen production.
BELGIUM
National Flax Museum in Courtrai | Nationaal Vlasmuseum
Address: Etienne Sabbelaan 4, Courtrai (Kortrijk), Belgium
Phone: +32 56 210138
This region between Courtrai and Deinze is well-known for the flax production, as it is located alongside the river Leie. The water of this river has the ideal level of acidity to water-ret the flax and over centuries the area was closely connected to the flax growing and textile industry. It is not surprising that Courtrai has an entire museum dedicated to this subject, also featuring an impressive lace collection. The museum covers all stages of flax growing and linen production, and features examples of various uses of linen and lace. Set in an old flax farm from 19th century.
NORTHERN IRELAND (UK)
Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum
Address: Market Square, Lisburn, BT28 1AG, Northern Ireland
Phone: +44 28 9266 3377
Focusing on history of Irish flax growing and linen production, this museum takes you back to the 17th century. A fantastic display is accompanied by skilled demonstrations of spinning and weaving techniques, as well as exhibits some of the finest samples of Irish linens.
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