Egyptian Linens: Pride of the Pharaohs
Linen is the product of the flax plant and one of the earliest products of civilization. Flax fibers produce a smooth and elegant finished fabric. In addition to its beauty, linen is strong. In fact, linen is the strongest vegetable fiber, with two to three times the strength of cotton. Furthermore, because linen is a good conductor of heat, it feels cool to the touch. Egyptian linens have been made since ancient times, and they have stood the test of time. Pharaoh Ramses II of Egypt died almost 3,000 years ago in 1258 B.C. When his tomb was discovered in 1881, the linen wrappings on his mummy were in a state of perfect preservation. The fine linen curtains of Tutankhamen’s tomb were found in the same mint condition. Egyptian linens are fit for a pharaoh or a king.
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