Xie Big Cannon is known for showing every stage of traditional craft, and her linen-making process is one of her most impressive. She starts with raw flax plants, soaking, drying and beating them to separate the fibers. Then she combs the strands into smooth bundles, spins them into thread, and weaves the fabric on a hand-operated loom. After weaving, she washes, dries and softens the cloth until it becomes the clean, natural linen used for clothing and textiles. The entire journey — from plant