C. 1900 German Grain Sack Zipper Jacket sesami-service Finished with a hand-set chainstitched

Finished with a hand-set chainstitched waistband

Because this is cut from a single antique textile

The fabric has a dry hand and a drab-indigo tone that will soften with wear

and last across generations

Chest circumference: 46

C. 1900 German Grain Sack Zipper Jacket sesami-service Finished with a hand-set chainstitchedGerman grain sacks were made from heavy herringbone weave hemp for durability, handwoven using fibers produced on family farms. They featured tar stenciling with the farmer's name and unique markings for return after use. Displayed in homes to signify wealth; the more sacks a farmer had, the greater their status. The sacks, showing signs of wear, were essential for storing grain. All products are made to order by skilled master craftsmen in our Los