The plant, the first advanced textile factory in Egypt using state-of-the-art production technologies, will open in 2026. It will have an annual production capacity of 5,000 tons of flax yarn, ...

The paddle doll, also from Ancient Egypt, is on display in the British Museum. The doll's hair is of sun-baked clay strung on flax thread. The doll's body is of wood and decorated with fertility ...

Providing many health benefits, flax was grown as a crop in ancient Egypt and China, while in Asia, it has had a role in Ayurvedic medicine. As for now, flaxseed is available in myriad forms ...