Antique linen GRAIN SACK Vintage HEMP LILAC grainbag Start Price USD 125.00 Current Price USD 125.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 23, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Location Shelburne, Vermont See more about 'Antique linen GRAIN SACK Vintage HEMP LILAC grainbag ' Description ~*~Hello and thank you for looking~*~     This buy it now  today is for this wonderful antique/ vintage European homespun,  hand-woven  linen/hemp sack~*~STUNNING sack, what a LOVELY AND RARE stripe indeed~*~ These sacks are very old and were once died using natural indigo~ however over many many years the stripe has become the most wonderful Lilac tone, truly LOVELY. This sack is thick, chunky and has the most gorgeous gray flaxy tone! ~ very slubby and very nubby~ wonderful textile treasures~ These wonderful sacks make perfect upholstery fabric, bench cushion, outdoor furniture covers, bolster pillow for beds ( simply insert king sized pillow) , sofa pillows,  floor pillow, ( simply fill with feather comforter or body pillow insert and add velcro or zip to the end!)  laundry bag, table runner, bath mat ( hemp is naturally mold and mildew resistant) , Beach bag,  roman shade, hand towels, you name it! They are also perfect for upholstery projects as the fabric is wonderful and very very durable! ~ This lovely sack measures approx. 4.16 feet by 20.5 inches( 127cm by 52 cm)   ( of course it is twice the lenght as it has both sides~*~) It is one long piece of linen hand stitched together at each side with a wonderful heavy hemp thread, a lovely feature~ This sack has been freshly laundered and is ready to use! ~ there are a few very small marks that didn't wash fully, however nothing that detracts from the beauty of these charming sacks~*~   ~*~These textiles are, by nature, extremely Eco-friendly! The average age of these textiles is 100 years and they were naturally home grown, home retted ( in local lakes and ponds) and woven by hand. These textiles are being re-cycled today and showing off  the extreme craftsmanship of past generations! Yet another feature that makes these textiles extremely eco-friendly is their durability. These textiles were designed to endure generations of constant use~ and will have an extremely long life. The timeless beauty of this linen and their  extraordinary quality make these textiles the perfect choice for any home~ and an environmentally friendly choice~*~   ~*~ I am always able to fit 2, and usually able to fit 3 sacks into a flat rate box for only $10.80 shipping to the USA or $24 .95 to Canada and $39.95 anywhere else in the world airmail~*~ There is also a larger flat rate shipping box that can hold 4 sacks, for only $13.95 to the USA, $30.95 to Canada airmail and only $49.95 anywhere else in the world. If you are purchasing more than 2 sacks, please, always email me to be sure that your sacks will fit before paying using the flat rate or large flat rate option~*~   ~ Priority mail takes 2-3 working days for USA deliveries and 6-10 days for International deliveries! ~*~~*~ To avoid possible disappointment, I always recommend insuring every parcel~*~ I always happily combine postage costs to save my customers money on shipping~*~ The linen is home grown, home retted and hand woven. These sacks are 100% machine washable! I wash them on a regular warm cycle and then hang to dry ( however you can tumble dry too!). If there is dirt present simply add Oxyclean or similar~I like to add a fabric conditioner to the final rinse like Downy Ultra for added softness~*~  hemp was built to last, and last .....and last...the more you use it the more wonderful it becomes~ most times there isn't even a need for ironing after wash~ perfect for easy lifestlyes~*~ ~*~Important information~*~ Customer satisfaction is extremely important to me! If you are not satisfied with your purchase please contact me immediately~*~ I would always endeavor to solve any problems together with my customer. I am a very friendly ebayer and simply determined to bring beautiful textiles to the world! I politely request that all items be paid for within 7 days. I always post quickly; every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and I always combine shipping charges to save my customers money on postage, this is important to me! If there is a discrepancy of more than $2.00 between what you paid and the actual postage charge, please email as it would have only been a mistake on my part and you will be refunded.  ~*~ All of my textiles are wrapped in acid free tissue and sent in water tight wrapping, at no extra charge to my customers. I sell many items therefore I must state that the buyer assumes all risk of lost post. To avoid possible disappointment, I strongly recommend insuring your parcel. I always retain proof of postage. In the unlikely event, 100% of recovered compensation goes to the buyer~*~ All items that I sell are either vintage or antique, and the individual item condition will be described to the best of my ability however, often flaws are inherent in vintage and antique textiles. Please email me if condition is vital to your purchase and we can discuss condition in detail. I sincerely thank you for your interest in my textiles~*~ ~*~Please see my  other items for more textile treasures~*~ ~*~For weekly updates, please add me to your favorites list!~*~ Place a Bid!