Period Living

Going with the grain

Unassuming grain sacks epitomise utilitarian beauty. Originally designed for the rather unglamorous task of transporting grain, these antique textiles possess a unique allure that transcends their humble origins. Woven from linen, they exude rustic charm that can rarely be replicated by modern fabrics.

Originating from flax-growing European regions in the 18th and 19th centuries, grain sacks hold the

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