hessian

Coarse bag fabric

Hessian is a coarse, heavy fabric woven from jute or hemp fibers, used for sacking, upholstery backing, and craft projects.

In British English, hessian is what Americans call burlap: The potatoes came in hessian sacks.

The fabric takes its name from the German region of Hesse, where it was originally produced. (Capitalized Hessian refers to people or things from Hesse.)

burlap

sackcloth

Coarse fabric for penance

gunnyCoarse jute fabric
jutePlant fiber for sacking
coarseRough in texture

fibrous · woven · rough · unbleached · brown · scratchy · breathable · biodegradable · rustic · utilitarian

material-uses

sacking

Dismissal from employment

baggingEnclosing in pouches
packingPutting items in containers
upholsteryFurniture's textile layer

matting · cordage · twine · rope · sandbags · mulching · geotextile · wrapping · bundling · insulation

crafts

wreath

Decorative foliage circle

ribbonSlender ornamental strip
bowRespectful forward inclination
garlandDecorative strand of foliage

centerpiece · farmhouse · stenciling · printing · embroidery · appliqué · bunting · banner · placemat · coaster

hessian

sackcloth

sacking

wreath

hessian

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