linen
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Much of the stitched masterpiece, which is actually coloured yarn embroidered on linen rather than a woven tapestry, is currently covered up in giant polyester sheeting, to protect it from light damage.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
The transfer -- funded by Britain -- is the result of over a year of planning and technical studies, including two test trips with a full-scale reproduction of the lace-like linen tapestry.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
WSJ | Buy Side: Beat the heat while looking effortlessly chic with these women’s linen pants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
A bowl of pantry pasta that might otherwise look a little lonely suddenly looks downright lavish when it’s surrounded by warm rolls, a dish of olive oil and a basket lined with a linen napkin.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
She unwrapped the linen and laid the blooms on Gelifen’s wings, across his small, beautiful, unbreathing body.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
Gifts here should improve daily life: nicer linens, a staycation, or an upgraded alarm clock to make hitting snooze more pleasant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
She still had the linens, socks and kitchen equipment of three functioning households.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 21, 2025
It was vaguely surreal, coming from the chaotic rebel energy of the Sliwa party into a sterile ballroom with white linens and several open bars serving endless glasses of house red and white wines.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2025
One drawer was filled with linens hand-painted with birds.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2025
The next day, Charles and Syms began to pack in earnest: the books, clothes, linens, pots and pans, all the specimens.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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