Burlap Potato Bag - Burstenhaus Redecker

Description

A burlap and nettle cotton potato storage bag by Burstenhaus Redecker. 11.75” x 19.75” (30 x 50cm). Side zip for easy access.

Why it’s here

Growing up in England and Sweden, you learn quickly that old houses have opinions. Cast iron radiators, ceiling mouldings, stone floors, awkward corners — they all need cleaning, and they all need cleaning differently. The right tool for the job isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. And for most of that job, the right tool turns out to be a Redecker.

In much of Europe, cleaning is a ritual — a quiet, daily act of care for the things you live with. And if those things are natural materials — wood, stone, cast iron, linen — the tools matter. Natural bristles and considered design are gentler on the surfaces that age best when treated well. The cleaning becomes part of the object’s story rather than the end of it.

You’ll find Redecker brushes in a lot of English and Swedish homes. We grew up with them. When we started Homestedt, carrying them was never really a question. Nearly a century of making natural cleaning tools in the Teutoburg Forest region of Germany, and the designs haven’t changed much. They didn’t need to. Everything is made from natural biodegradable materials, ships plastic-free, and when a piece finally wears out, it goes back to the earth rather than a landfill.

What you’re getting

Potatoes store best in a cool, dark, dry place — away from light, which causes them to sprout, and away from moisture, which causes them to rot. This bag does exactly that. The robust burlap outer blocks light effectively while allowing air to circulate, and the nettle cotton lining keeps the interior dry. A side zip gives easy access.

Attractive enough to hang in a kitchen, sit on a counter, or tuck in a drawer.

Specifications

Material: burlap outer, nettle cotton lining, side zip. Size: 11.75” x 19.75” (30 x 50cm).

Care

Brush out any soil after use. Hand wash with mild soap if needed and hang to dry. Do not machine wash.