Description
A coarse, plain weave fabric made from jute, flax, or hemp. Burlap was used for inexpensive shipping bags and as lining or backing material for carpet, linoleum, and upholstery. It has also been used occasionally for interior home decoration.
Synonyms and Related Terms
toile de jute (Fr.); arpillera (Esp.); cañamazo (Esp.); zakkengoed, jute, gonje (Ned.); gunny; Hessian
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Last updated on: 3/8/2010 1:56:57 PM
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