Ancient Egyptians believed that linen was a gift of God and regarded it as sacred. Linen was used in holy ceremonies and it was the only fabric which was allowed inside temples and religious monuments. Linen symbolized cleanliness and purity of soul.

Linen was extensively used in the mummification process by the ancient Egyptians, as it helped preserve the dead body and to this day remains of some important mummies have their linen coverings intact. In ancient Celtic times, linen was spun in an anti-clockwise direction as it was believed that this endowed mystical powers bringing the weaver good fortune

Leviticus warns against the possible mixing of linen with other fibres thus undermining the inherent purity of the linen. Today, it is still against belief to mix linen and synthetic.

Scientists have recently discovered, cutting linen that was preserved in the British Museum woven 6000 years ago, is structurally perfect just as any new linen today. This reveals that linen has the ability to resist the effects of time and that linen is not affected by germs.

Legend has it that Cleopatra, after her daily ablutions, would rest in a bed full of linen pillows filled with flaxseed, believing it to protect her sensitive and delicate skin.

The word pinster, meaning single woman comes from the time when flax was still spun on spinning wheels by women. This skilled work was considered as an advantage when looking for a suitable husband. Single women were encouraged to sit outside and spin, so that they could be admired by potential suitors as they passed. As a result, the word gradually became associated with single woman.

Pure linen sheets are a luxuriously sensible investment for a well woven set that lasts your entire lifetime. Many centuries of Anglo Saxon users actually passed them down from generations because of this property.

Flaxen hair beauty comes from the beauty of the flax fiber, which resembles golden hair.