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2. Irish linen - Wikipedia

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   Irish linen (Irish: Línéadach Éireannach [1]) is the name given to linen produced in Ireland (including both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland). Linen is cloth woven from, or yarn spun from, flax fibre , which was grown in Ireland for many years before advanced agricultural methods and more suitable climate led to the ...

3. Linens - Wikipedia

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   Linen was an especially popular cloth during the Middle Ages in Europe, when cotton was an exotic import. It was used for underclothing, chemises, shifts, shirts and blouses, in fact most clothing worn next to the skin, by those able to afford an extra layer of clothing. The tradition of calling household fabric goods "linens" dates from this ...

4. Linen - Wikipedia

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   Linen. A linen handkerchief with drawn thread work around the edges. Linen cloth recovered from Qumran Cave 1 near the Dead Sea. Flax stem, fiber, yarn and woven and knitted linen textiles. Linen ( / ˈlɪnən /) is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant. Linen is very strong and absorbent and dries faster than cotton.

5. Sybil Connolly - Wikipedia

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   Occupation. Fashion designer. Sybil Connolly (24 January 1921 – 6 May 1998) was a celebrated fashion designer and global icon known for her innovative use of traditional Irish textiles in haute couture. Often described as "Dublin's Dior", she achieved international repute and success, making her one of the first Irish designers to do so. [1]

6. John Grubb Richardson - Wikipedia

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   John Grubb Richardson (13 November 1813 – 1891) was an Irish linen merchant, industrialist and philanthropist who founded the model village of Bessbrook near Newry in 1845, in what is now Northern Ireland. [1] Five years later he founded a major Atlantic steamship line that significantly improved conditions for immigrant passengers fleeing ...

7. The 8 Best Luxury Bath Towels, According to VERANDA Editors - AOL

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   The warm, heavy weight of the towel feels like a deep hug, making it perfect for cooler climates and long winter months. What our editors say: "It's ultra soft to the touch, and I wouldn't ...