Linen is one of the oldest fabrics in the world, with some of the earliest fragments dating from 8,000 B.C. Made from the flax plant, it is also one of the most versatile materials, used for home textiles and apparel. While its popularity has often waned, it is back in vogue, appearing in new-to-market collections—both from fashion powerhouses like Dior, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton, as well as commercial textile manufactures. Prized for its texture, linen brings a light, airy quality to any environment.