Sashiko Pattern Table Runner with Tassels

Description

An exceptional handcrafted table runner to bring color and artistry to your home. Made from an artisan cloth where threads were first hand-dyed in natural indigo vats in a Bai village in Yunnan. The intricate tie-dye patterns were then meticulously created by a master artisan from Dali. Each piece is unique and carries the story of a millennia-old craft.

These tie-dye pieces come from a Bai village in Dali, Yunnan. This is an ancient craft with a history of a thousand years, which can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty and has been passed down through families to this day.

The creation of every piece is a gift from time and nature. A single tie-dye piece requires 10 to 20 steps, including meticulous tying, soaking, and multiple dyeings. The whole process takes two weeks to a month, depending on the complexity of the pattern and climate conditions.

The soul of this craft comes from the natural indigo dye vat. The dye is mainly made from locally grown Indigofera plants (sometimes also Isatis root). It is not a simple dye bucket, but a living ecosystem that artisans tend to with great care, like nurturing a child. They feed it with natural nutrients and maintain its activity based on temperature, humidity, and sunlight. For this reason, every tie-dye piece is unique; it carries the distinct imprint of that day and that season, which cannot be replicated by industrial production.

Fiber

• 100% Cotton

Process

• Thread-dyed with indigo vats
• Tie-dyed by master artisans in Dali

Size

• 16.5 x 79 inch | 42 x 200 cm

Feature

• Each piece is handcrafted using heritage tie-dye techniques, which have been preserved and practiced by generations of skilled artisans.
• Natural indigo dye – eco-friendly, no chemicals, kid and pet-friendly.
• Sustainably sourced materials — including natural indigo dye and cotton that’s soft, breathable, and long-lasting.
• Ethically made and culturally respectful — created in collaboration with artisan communities under fair trade principles.

*Please note that due to the handcrafted nature of our works each one is unique and the color/pattern may vary slightly from the image.

* Since this product is handmade, please expect an approximate size difference of 1 ” to 1.5″.