Bohemian Macrame White Table / Bed Runner

What does the knotwork on this runner look like?

It is knotted in an open, lacy net with a diamond at the top, so much of it is airy space between the knots. Laid on a table, the surface beneath shows through, giving a delicate, layered look, and the end finishes in fringe.

What size is it?

It is 14 inches wide and 72 inches long, made in 3 mm cotton cord. That is a slim strip for the centre of a dining or coffee table, or for the foot of a bed. Measure your table to see whether the ends will rest on top or drop over the edge.

How should I style it on a dining table?

Lay it down the centre and build a simple setting on top: a few candles, a bowl of fruit or a vase of fresh flowers. Because the knotting is open, it looks lovely over a dark wood table, where the off-white lace stands out clearly.

Where else can I use it?

Beyond the dining table, it works on a coffee table, a console in the entrance, a dresser or a sideboard. It can also be laid across the foot of a bed. Anywhere a long, narrow surface needs some softness, it fits.

How is it washed?

Wash it gently by hand in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid twisting the runner or scrubbing the knots, especially on the open net. Then lay it flat to air dry so it keeps its shape and texture.

Is each runner identical?

Close, but not identical. Each one is knotted by hand at the Indiehaat Macrame Unit in Maharashtra, so the net and fringe can vary a little. These minor irregularities are part of handmade macrame, and colour may look slightly different on screen.