Hello and welcome to The Textile Trunk! This grain sack is a very rare find indeed! This sack is a regional textile in Europe (please search our store for the word'European' to see more of our European grain sacks) and was hand woven on a narrow loom! This textile uses fibers that would have been produced on the family farm, and they were woven by hand to be used for grain and olive harvest. This textile was distinctive, so each family hand their own particular stripe, color or even a stamp, so that the miller could return the sack once processed to the rightful family!
This sack has been machine washed and is ready to use (please see condition details below). This sack would make a stunning pillow simply by adding an insert and using the original tie to close! Fabulous too for upholstery projects, windows, pillow making, table runners (simply unstitch the hand stitched edges to get one long piece) This sack is a one of a kind, rare and beautiful textile that would add the perfect touch to any rustic interior or modern farmhouse! This sack would also be a great addition for any textile collection! STRIPE COLOR(S): The stripes are a wonderful butterscotch tone MEASUREMENTS: 18 inches wide by 37 inches long it's double sided, so if using for cutting there are 2 panels that measure this!
CIRCA AGE: 19th century MATERIAL: linen TEXTURE: This piece is wonderfully textural! SOFT and floppy CONDITION: Freshly laundered and ready to use! It's important to view the photographs closely as this sack has some stamping and some hand stitched mends There are a few little areas where holes are beginning This sack is ideal for cutting into pillows or stuffing a pillow insert in and using as a decorative pillow!
This sack is not in pristine condition, and is a very primitive and rustic textile. This sack is not suitable for anyone needing a textile in perfect condition, but it's perfect for anyone looking to add charm and character to any rustic or period interior! This item is in the category "Antiques\Other Antiques".
The seller is "loodylady" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.