Flax store


Everything we sell is made by us here at the Hermitage. And everything we sell is historically authentic just the way it was done 250 years ago.

Search Service   Tell us what you’re looking for in authentic, antique flax equipment and we may be able to locate it through our sources. Typical tools include flax brakes, scutching knives and combs. Our fee is 20 percent of what we must pay, plus shipping. We’ll send a picture for your approval.

BroC and stricks

Christian with a bundle of flax stricks

    Flax stricks (processed flax fiber put in a traditional twist and              ready  for spinning) 
       $6 per twist, approximately 1/4 pound.
       Mini-strick, $1.
    Green, unretted straw with seed pods. Perfect for exhibits. Sold           by the bundle and tied with traditional flax knot.
       $2 per bundle
    Dew-retted flax straw, traditional silver-gray color.
       $4 per pound
    Water-retted flax straw, traditional golden blond color.
       $6 per pound.

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