Modern Lithuanian linen

Flax cultivation and linen textiles molded and shaped Lithuania's pastoral life for centuries. Agricultural practices, textile production, and linen fashions defined traditions and rituals and, in the process, became one of the cornerstones of the national identity.

Linen features prominently in Lithuanian folk songs, literature, and poetry, including the works of some of the greatest authors, such as Kristijonas Donelaitis.

Before 1940, Lithuania was the world's third-largest producer of flax fibers.

Although today, fields of blue undulating flax no longer exist in Lithuania, the centuries-old traditions and skills accumulated through generations continue to play a crucial role in enabling Lithuanian brands to produce some of the best linen clothing.

The days when linen fabric was synonymous with ethnic costume replicas or unfaltering drab color gowns are long gone.

Contemporary brands lean on artisanal linen expertise to produce desirable, immensely comfortable, and fashionable clothing.

Here are a few Lithuanian linen clothing products exemplifying new directions in linen fashion.