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2. Linen - Wikipedia

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   Linen (/ ˈ l ɪ n ə n /) is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant. Linen is very strong and absorbent and dries faster than cotton. Because of these properties, linen is comfortable to wear in hot weather and is valued for use in garments. Linen textiles can be made from flax plant fiber, yarn, as well as woven and knitted.

3. Dornix - Wikipedia

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   Dornix originated in the Belgian town of Tournai (Doornik in Flemish) in the 15th century and was made from a combination of wool and linen. [2] It was a coarse cloth, similar to kersey, and used on beds, hangings, curtains and similar purposes. [3] It was popular in middle-class English homes in the 15th century. [4]

4. Support (art) - Wikipedia

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   The oldest known use of fabrics as a painting support dates back to the Dynasty XII in Egypt (2000 BC).The continuous use can be traced in both Europe and Asia. In Medieval Europe fabrics was overtaken by the wood panels for church use; Renaissance, with its wider spread of paintings, saw wide use of canvas, occasionally glued to the wood, a practice that originated in the Ancient Egypt, but ...

5. How to Shop Etsy Exactly Like an Interior Designer - AOL

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   This linen pillowcase is embroidered with folk art designs and would be stunning repurposed into a lampshade or used to cover an accent pillow. $190.00 at etsy.com Ariel Okin: Ariel Okin Interiors

6. Canvas - Wikipedia

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   Early canvas was made of linen, a sturdy brownish fabric of considerable strength. Linen is particularly suitable for the use of oil paint. In the early 20th century, cotton canvas, often referred to as "cotton duck", came into use. Linen is composed of higher quality material, and remains popular with many professional artists, especially ...

7. Holland cloth - Wikipedia

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   a plainwoven or dull-finish linen used as furniture covering a cotton or linen fabric made more or less opaque by a glazed or unglazed finish (the Holland finish) First documented in English in 1427, [ 2 ] the name originally applied to any fine, plainwoven linens imported from Europe, and particularly from the Netherlands .