Step back into the early 20th century with our French linen bread bag featuring the iconic Mark Twain Flour label — a charming tribute to an extraordinary piece of Americana. Originally milled by the Voigt Milling Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan beginning around 1900, Mark Twain Flour carried the beloved author’s name and likeness on its sacks through the first half of the century, delighting home bakers and becoming a memorable collectible from a bygone era.
This vintage-inspired graphic evokes the warm nostalgia of early flour bags, when brand imagery and trusted names like Mark Twain helped shape family kitchens and community recipes. Printed on breathable French linen, this bread bag brings that historic charm front and center on your countertop — a delightful blend of heritage and everyday function.
Generously sized for artisanal loaves and rustic boules, it’s a piece that marries timeless design with thoughtful utility, sure to spark conversation and bring character to every kitchen it graces.
Mark Twain Flour
Why French Linen
French linen is woven from flax, one of the oldest and most respected textile fibers in the world. Naturally breathable and moisture regulating, linen creates the ideal environment for storing bread. Unlike plastic, which traps moisture and causes bread to sweat and mold, linen allows excess humidity to escape while preventing the loaf from drying out too quickly.
This balance helps maintain a crisp crust and tender interior, extending the life of artisanal bread naturally and without chemicals. It is the same method bakers have relied on for generations long before plastic ever existed.
A Healthier, Sustainable Choice
Linen is biodegradable, renewable, and requires significantly less water and fewer resources to produce than cotton or synthetic materials. Choosing linen over plastic reduces waste and supports a slower, more thoughtful approach to food storage and daily living.
Size & Use
Measuring 18 inches long and 16 inches wide, this bread bag is perfectly sized for artisanal loaves, rustic rounds, and sourdough boules. Generous proportions allow the bread to rest comfortably without compressing the crust.
Care Instructions
Caring for linen is simple and rewarding.
Hand wash in cool water and hang to dry. Linen naturally softens with use while remaining durable. If desired, iron on the reverse side only. Do not iron directly on the printed image.Designed to be used daily, loved deeply, and kept for years to come, this French linen bread bag brings together beauty, function, and tradition in one thoughtful essential.
100% Made in Canada
Our bread bags are made from authentic French linen sourced directly from France and thoughtfully sewn by hand in our studio in British Columbia, Canada. Each piece reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and care, from the fabric we choose to the way it is made. We are a woman owned and led company, proudly Canadian, creating timeless kitchen essentials with intention, integrity, and a deep respect for tradition.