The year 2009 will be officially announced as The International Year of Natural Fibres on the 22nd of January. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will start what should be an inspiring year of campaigning and promoting natural fibres such as flax, cotton, wool, sisal, silk, jute and many others that [...]

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, [...]