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~*~Wonderful 100% hand-woven roll of Antique European hemp/linen  ~ LOVELY and RARE ~ this bolt of homespun dates from the early 1900's and is just about as rare as they get ! This bolt is very special indeed. The stripe is a warm cinnamon brown tone and the ground tone of the homespun hemp is a warm natural tone ~ lovely medium open weave , heavy weight, extremely durable! This bolt has the most beautiful signature weave ( please see photographs) that runs intermittently in the stripe! this was a way to clearly mark the weaver and family from which the linen came from ~*~ A BEAUTIFUL  heirloom textile ~*~ I have kept this bolt in unwashed condition for collectors, however it can be very simply machine washed and tumbled dry. This bolt is in gorgeous condition with storage dust, so if using for upholstery it should be cleaned as it's very old, however it is in BEAUTIFUL unused condition ~*~ !!   ~*~ A beautiful example of a rare European homespun textile ~*~ ~*~  ~*~ 100% machine washable! ( please see easy washing instructions below) I love knowing that these textiles were produced without the use of pesticides~ just gorgeous natural, heirloom quality fabric ~*~ 

MEASUREMENTS : This lovely bolt measures 7.2yards long by 20.5 inches wide ~ ( please email if you should need any matching plain yardage for larger projects) 

Perfect for slip covers, curtains, headboard fabric,  upholstery, pillows, tablecloths, napkins, clothing....you name it!  This would make amazing heirloom projects! ~*~ it is another wonderful textile treasure~*~ This linen is just beautiful when seamed for larger projects~ if you require larger amounts of linen please email me as my back stock is vast and I can almost always match much larger quantities for large projects~*~ ~*~* *~*

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~*~This wonderful fabric has so many uses:STUNNING table runners~*~Upholstery,  bedding, cushions, curtains,clothing, Roman Blinds, bags, ~ so many wonderful sewing projects~*~ 

 ~*~The woman weavers of yesterday would spend their evenings weaving these amazing rolls of linen. It took the average woman 1 night to weave 60 centimeters ( 24 inches) of linen

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:  ~*~ These rolls are 100%  machine washable, warm..if there is visible dirt, just add a bit of Oxywash! They are so easy to wash, simply spin dry then remove when wet. Roll the linen tightly and let sit overnight. In the morning unroll and allow to dry naturally~ this presses the linen and there is usually no need to iron ( unless you prefer it perfect). They can be dried in a dryer also! I like to tumble dry my linens as it adds a fluffy texture to the handle. Just be sure that the yardage doesn't get tangled up on itself in the dryer , causing creases! ~*~  I like to add Downy Ultra to my last rinse cycle for an added touch of softness~  Pure linen or hemp rolls tend to have no shrinkage, the rolls with cotton tend to have some shrinkage  . These rolls are tough and sturdy, built to last.....and last and last!! ~ The average age of these rolls is about 100 years old, they are wonderful textile treasures~*~ Hemp is built to last for many many generations making it a lovely textile for creating family heirlooms~*~ So easy to maintain, simply machine wash, tumble dry. They only get more and more wonderful with use ~*~

 All of my linen rolls are produced using natural fibers. Natural fibers have the irregularities and subtleties that are inherent ...adding to their rustic charm~*~  

  These rolls are increasingly difficult to find as they have been used so extensively over the past 20 years. This is a wonderful opportunity to own your own piece of textile history~*~

~*~Please see my  other items for more textile treasures~*~

  ~*~Important information~*~ 100% Customer satisfaction is extremely important to me! If you are not satisfied with your purchase please contact me immediately~*~ I would always endeavor to solve any problems together with my customer. I am a very friendly ebayer and simply determined to bring beautiful textiles to the world! I strive for both a 100% positive rating and 5 STAR services ratings so please contact me immediately if you feel I did not meet your expectations in any way. I take a great deal of care and pride in describing each textile very accurately. I also use many photographs to show the textiles also as I feel it is very important to see the exact condition, colors, texture, size etc of each textile. If ever you feel that I have missed anything, please contact me immediately as it would have been an oversight, never an intentional omission!~*~ I always post quickly; every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and I always combine shipping charges to save my customers money on postage. You will always get the most economical postage rates from Loodylady~*~ this is important to me! If there is a discrepancy of more than $1.00 between what you paid and the actual postage charge, please email as it would have only been a mistake on my part and you will be refunded immediately. ~*~ All of my textiles are wrapped in acid free tissue and sent in water tight wrapping, at no extra charge to my customers. I sell many items therefore I must state that the buyer assumes all risk of lost post. To avoid possible disappointment, I strongly recommend insuring your parcel. I always retain proof of postage. In the unlikely event, 100% of recovered compensation goes to the buyer~*~ politely request that all items be paid for within 7 days. The individual condition will be described to the best of my ability however, often flaws are inherent in vintage and antique textiles. Please email me if condition is vital to your purchase and we can discuss condition in detail. ~*~When describing my textiles, I use my best judgment and professional knowledge at estimating a date for the textiles that I sell. I have had many years of research, and many years of hands on experience with these wonderful textiles. I describe my textiles as Antique, if I estimate the age to be 100 years of age or greater. Ebay define an antique as a textile dating 1930 or prior. I describe my textiles as Vintage if I feel the textiles has age, or is outdated or old-fashioned, dating from the past. If I use both Antique/Vintage when describing a textile, it is because I feel the textile is most likely 100 years of age or greater, but may fall just short of that date. I often work in collaboration with other colleagues and textile specialists to ascertain the approximate age of my textiles, however it is my professional assessment only~*~I also use my best professional assessment to ascertain the fiber content of my textiles, using sight and feel and when possible historical information that helps me to identify plant use in a particular era. However, because my textiles are old, the fiber content is always only my best professional assessment. ~*~ I feel privileged and honored to bring these textiles to you, I sincerely thank you for your interest ~*~