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- Antique and Vintage Grain Sacks
- Cushions From Vintage Linen and Hemp and Embroidery
- Hand -embroidered on Vintage Linen.
- "Pieces For Projects"...Vintage Linen Sacks, Sheets, Cart Covers, Mattress Covers, Fabric from Roll
- " Antique and Vintage Embroidery" Wall Hangings, Cushion Covers and Runners.
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- Bespoke, Hand Embroidered on Vintage Linen .
- Artisan Dyed Indigo, Vintage Fabric
- Vintage Kitchen and Dining Table Linen
- Woven Rush Products
- Large Woven Vintage Linen Covers.
- Hand embroidered cross stitch
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We have a large delibvery of beautiful monogrammed sacks due later this week. Please email if you are looking for specific monograms.
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About vintage textiles
Where from?
Our vintage linen, hemp and embroidery has been carefully sourced from areas of Central and Eastern Europe with strong traditions of folk craft. Most of our vintage linen and hemp was home grown and processed without the use of pesticides.
The nature of the hand spinning and weaving process means that there may be some un-evenness in weave which adds to the charm of these pieces..
Hemp/linen history
Hemp and linen were both grown in these regions and it is often difficult to tell the difference. Hemp in particular softens and lightens with age and washing and more used so the older and more used the harder it is to tell them apart. Hemp was more commonly grown and used for sacks, linen for kitchen linen.
The history of these textiles gives a fascinating insight into folk and peasant culture. From the intricate embroidery that has been kept for decades in dowry chests to the sacks woven for everyday use every piece tells a story
Uses
These textiles are versatile, strong, eco-friendly and durable. They range in age from 60 – 120 years. They can be used to great effect for upholstery linen, soft furnishings and window dressings in interiors ranging from the simple or rustic to the flamboyant. Get the French or“Gustavian” look with pale fabric perhaps with some red or with blue stripes.
The majority of these textiles are very durable. They can be machine washed.
Bespoke
We can dye and hand embroider to order.
We have a team of skilled seamstresses who can run up cushions and pillows from antique grain sacks, table linen and others to order.
Frequently featured in interior and style magazines these textiles can be used to great effect Some ideas: Hemp sheets make fantastic curtains, upholstery fabric, Roman blinds and table coverings. Use hemp sheets with curtain ring clips to make curtains in literally minutes. Sacks and fabric from rolls for blinds, covers, bench cushions and upholstery. Sacks for laundry bags and bath mats Table runners from opened out sacks or fabric from rolls Table cloths from Mattress covers and cart covers Cart covers make excellent heavy curtians, bed covers and very large table cloths.The durability of these linens mena tha they make excellent upholstery fabric. We have a team of expert seamstresses and very reasonable prices. Plesae enquire textiles@parna.co.uk Send us your email to receive our newsletter
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