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    RURAL RELICS THE HESSIAN SACK

    Sep 29, 2023 2 minutes

    Hessian is a coarsely woven fabric which is made from natural plant fibres, such as jute or sisal. Hessian sacks are sometimes known as “gunny sacks” and in the US and Canada they are called Burlap sacks.

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    Traditionally used to carry and store farm products such as grain, potatoes and

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