Elegant Macrame White Table / Bed Runner

What does the knotting look like?

It is worked in open diamond knots along its length, with a fringed end. The open diamonds let the table surface show through, so the runner looks light and adds pattern without covering the wood completely.

How does it look draped over a table edge?

At 72 inches long and 14 inches wide, the ends can fall over the edge of a shorter table, letting the diamonds and fringe drape down the sides. That drape is a nice way to show off the knotting. On a longer table, it sits flat along the centre.

Where can I use it apart from the dining table?

It suits a coffee table, a console, a sideboard, a dresser, or the foot of a bed, since it is made as both a table and bed runner. A long, narrow surface with a few objects on it shows the open diamonds best.

What is it made of?

It is knotted from 3 mm cotton cord, which gives the open diamonds a neat, defined outline. Each runner is hand-knotted, so small irregularities in knot spacing between pieces are part of handmade macrame.

How do I care for this runner?

Hand wash it gently in cold water using a mild detergent, taking care not to twist the runner or scrub the knots. Then lay it out flat to air dry so it keeps its shape and texture.

Who makes it?

It is handcrafted at the Indiehaat Macrame Unit in Maharashtra, with master artisan Brijbala leading the work. Every diamond is knotted by hand, which is why each runner has its own small variations.