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The Linen Project, initiated by ArtEZ MA Practice Held in Common and Crafts Council Nederland in 2018, explores and reactivates the economic viability of small-scale local flax cultivation and linen production in the Netherlands.

The various activities are developed with a focus on their broader relevance. By going through all stages of flax cultivation and linen production based on the principle of learning by doing, The Linen Project creates a dynamic research and production environment that unites and emphasizes the value of our natural, social and cultural wealth.

The Linen Project

Shared Stewardship

The self-organizing participation model emphasizes knowledge development and transfer, shared responsibility, and active citizenship, using the commons as a foundation.

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Collective Value Chain

Our goal is to build capacity for growing flax and linen production in the Netherlands, with each phase of the chain adding value.

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Under the guidance of experts, you will go through the entire process from seed to textile.

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HOW&WOW Linen

HOW starts with the delicate blue flower and will introduce you to ancient techniques among which are rippling, winnowing, retting, scutching and heckling combs.

The Linen Project

The Linen Project

The Linen Project explores and revitalizes the economic viability of small-scale local flax cultivation and linen production in the Netherlands.