Antique European Grain Sack Linen Christmas Stocking
Antique European Grain Sack Linen Christmas Stocking
This grain sack stocking made from antique European linen will be a delightful addition to your modern/country/farmhouse Christmas holiday decor.
The stocking is made from antique handwoven European grain sack linen with a vintage European linen back. The hanging loop is made from old or new rope and is finished with a hand sewn patch. Fabric placement, patches and ties may vary slightly.
STOCKING INFORMATION:
- Generously sized at about 19" high x 10" wide at the toe
- Sturdy grain sack loop for secure hanging with hand sewn patch
- Antique European grain sack linen front
- Vintage linen back
ABOUT THE FABRICS:
The antique grain sack linen is 90 - 140 years old and made from flax and hemp, grown by European farmers who wove the material by hand. The stripe patterns were woven in to identify the farmer's grain sacks when they took their grain to the local mill. Women weavers spent their evenings weaving this amazing linen. It took about one night to weave a 24-inch length of linen approximately 20 inches wide.
When I first started working with antique European linen, I hoped to convey to my children a sense of history and an awareness of their European heritage. I also wanted my home to connect with nature by using natural materials, instead of man-made fibers. I can hardly tell you how much we have enjoyed the wonderful items made from this beautiful linen!