Linen (Flax)
Linen is a fabric made form the flax plant, believed to have been first produced in ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. Although its perishability is cause for the rarity of ancient linen, compared to other textiles linen is relatively hardy and examples from some ancient Egyptian tombs are in near perfect condition. Used commonly for priestly garments linen has often been associated with purity.
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