FAQ
What fabric widths do you stock?
When do vintage Grain sacks date from and how can they be used?
Most of our grain sacks date from before 1939, most are significantly older. Our grain sacks were woven in areas of Eastern Europe with a strong peasant culture. Families would grow their own hemp and or linen, harvest it, prepare for spinning and then weave. hemp and linen was used to make clothes as well as household textiles and sacks and cart covers for use on the small holdings. Stripes and or monograms would indicate to the village mill whose grain was being milled. Grain sacks are beautiful textured, versatile fabric. Measurements are for the unopened sacks . Opened sacks will be twice the length.
For inspiration on using vintage linen for upholstery click here to see my pinterest page
What fabrics are best suited to upholstery?
Cart covers, mattress covers, sheets, grain sacks and fabric from rolls are all suitable for upholstery. The narrow widths mean that sometimes there will be seams, these may be the original, usually hand stitched seams if using larger pieces. Our pinterest page here has some example of upholstered furniture.
How can I choose matching or complementary fabrics?
Many of these fabrics complement each other well. Different stripes look good mix and matched.
More information on the Advice page of our website
Please ask for advice re individual projects
Is all your stock on the website?
No. We have lots of stock not on the website. Please email for other enquiries.
Can you send samples?
Yes.
We are happy to send samples from rolls. Please email sales@parna.co.uk with your colour and weight preferences, intended use and quantity needed
What is the difference between linen and hemp?
Linen and hemp come from different plants. Both lighten and soften with age. It is sometimes very difficult to tell the difference particularly in older, used pieces. Both plants were widely grown in the areas from which we source. Hemp was more widely grown. Most of the heavier items such as sacks and cart covers are woven from hemp. Unless otherwise stated our fabrics do not contain cotton. More recently these fabrics were woven with a cotton warp, some of these cotton linen fabrics are very nice, however they are often not as attractive and are cheaper to source than those that are 100% linen or hemp. Some of our competitors sell linen / cotton mixes as linen. We always state if a fabric contains cotton as a warp or weft.
Are these textiles in good condition?
At parna we understand that the condition of vintage textiles is of prime importance to you. All textiles are laundered and in good condition unless otherwise stated. Most of the textiles we sell are 60-120 years old and naturally may show some signs of use or ageing. Any obvious marks or other defects will be noted in the description.
Why choose vintage fabrics?
These home loomed vintage fabrics have a very special quality not to be found in modern, mass produced fabrics. Our vintage linens are attractive, versatile and hard wearing with a real sense of history. They were produced without damage to the environment.
Why choose parna vintage linen and hemp?
We have a huge selection of vintage fabrics. We source carefully to bring you the best. Everything is hand picked, then laundered. We can source to order.
Why are some of these linens paler than others?
What size filler should I order?
How should I care for vintage fabrics?
All of our vintage and antique linens and hemp are laundered ( soaked and then washed and ironed) prior to despatch.
The older and more delicate pieces such as intricate embroidered pieces should be hand washed or dry cleaned. Some of our pieces have wooden buttons which may become damaged by machine wash. Delicate antique and embroidered items should not be tumble dried or put on machine spins
Linens can be sprayed with flame retardant spray.
Do you buy Victorian linen?
Occasionally but not usually. We recommend that you sell on ebay or contact your local auction house
Do you have a shop ?
No, we don't have a physical shop. We do attend fairs in the UK. Please see our events page for further details
Can I see the textiles before I buy?
We occasionally exhibit at show and fairs in the UK
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Do you accept trade orders?
Yes we do for large orders
Please email sales@parna.co.uk with your business name and web/street address
We offer a sourcing service and provide linen and costumes for films
Environmental Policy?
Most of our vintage fabrics are made from plants grown many years ago without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Many have had a previous life!
We transport by road. We recycle and re-use
Most of our new items are designed to be heirloom pieces and are made by independent artisans
How can I pay?
Payment can be made via PayPal, credit card or debit card, bank transfer or UK cheque.
All online payments are routed through a secure server.
Do you give refunds?
Yes. Exceptions are bespoke item and fabrics cut to order, this includes fabric from roll. If you would like to change your fabric cut from roll please email sales@parna.co.uk and we may be able to do this in some circumstances. We do not refund postage and packaging costs under normal circumstances.Please see terms and conditions for further information. Return address
Parna/diamond logistic
Isis Trading, uniit 6
Stratton Road
Swindon
SN12PG
How will the refund be paid?
This depends on the method of payment. UK cheques, UK bank transfers and PayPal payments will be refunded in the manner in which they were paid. The charge for International bank transfer refunds will be charged to the customer unless otherwise agreed.
When will my order be despatched?
Most of our stock is kept in the UK and will be despatched on the same or next day of order.
Exceptions are some large pieces and bespoke orders. Due to the huge volume that we carry some of these are kept in our Hungarian warehouse. and cut and laundered to order. We transport to the UK warehouse weekly. If an item is not in the UK we ask you to allow 1-2 weeks for despatch, this is stated on the product description
Please allow 4-6 weeks for bespoke, hand embroidered orders. We usually complete bespoke orders within 3 weeks.
Can you send internationally?
Yes. We have very reasonable courier rates for international orders.
By weight and volume. UK Postage capped at £10 for up to 25 KG.
For international orders we have a number of courier companies with whom we have secured good rates. Rates depend upon weight and dimensions, please email for details.
Descriptions
We endeavour to post full descriptions. Please contact us at textiles@parna.co.uk if you need any further information.
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Textiles@parna.co.uk
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