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Linen is a natural bast fibre extracted from the flax plant (*Linum usitatissimum*). It is more labor-intensive to harvest and weave than cotton, highly breathable, boasts a crisp drape, and is celebrated for its natural slub texture.
Sourced heavily from mills in South India and imported flax converters in Mumbai's Mangaldas Market:
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