Hungarian grainsack 1
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Categories: Textiles, Vintage textiles£48.00
Vintage linen grainsack from Hungary.
These functional sacks were used to take grain to the mill for grinding. The stripes (also monograms..see under Monogrammed sacks) were used for identification purposes.
Now they can be repurposed as cushions, for upholstery and they make beautiful absorbent bath mats.
Open along the seams as a long table runner or use as is a shorter one.
This lovely example, in perfect condition is 49cm wide by 106cm long. Double the amount as two sided.
Really “nutty” handwoven texture in oatmeal with scarlet stripes.
See also four more sacks.
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Vintage linen grainsack from Hungary.
These functional sacks were used to take grain to the mill for grinding. The stripes (also monograms..see under Monogrammed sacks) were used for identification purposes.
Now they can be repurposed as cushions, for upholstery and they make beautiful absorbent bath mats.
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These functional sacks were used to take grain to the mill for grinding. The stripes (also monograms..see under Monogrammed sacks) were used for identification purposes.
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Open along the seams as a long table runner or use as is a shorter one.
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Open along the seams as a long table runner or use as is a shorter one.
This lovely example, in perfect condition is 44cm wide by 103cm long. Double the amount as two sided.
Unusual dark red/burgundy stripe.
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