tablecloths & table runners
handmade rabari black and red geometric cotton table runner india
this beautiful black and red cotton table runner features geometric motifs in fine suf embroidery in shades of green blue beige black and red . this runner was handcrafted of 100 percent cotton with a black cotton lining to protect the embroidery . br br b product features b ul li color pattern black red li li includes one 1 runner li li dimensions 12 inches wide x 52 inches long li li materials 100 percent cotton thread li li care instructions dry clean li ul br b story behind the art b br rabaris are a semi nomadic community of cattle raisers who live in western india from rajathan to kutch in gujarat . their name means one who lives outside . the women of this tribe embroider using their signature i.e. the chain stitch with countless mirrors . they seek inspiration for their embroideries from every new geography their community moves to . they depict the world around them without sketches or patterns using only a simple needle and colourful threads . the forms evolve as they move from place to place making it a rather abstract distinct and contemporary craft form . br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in artwork color shade size and overall design . subtle variations will occur from piece to piece and may not appear exactly as pictured adding to its unique qualities . measurements may vary slightly . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . br br imported i br