The whole runner, 2.5 × 10 ft
Runner · Woven in Multan
Cholistan runner
Olive green with rust diamonds, woven long and narrow for hallways, landings and the side of a bed.
Woven by the Baloch family
Jalalpur Pirwala
The Baloch family came to weaving from herding, and still spin much of their own yarn from the fleece of Cholistani sheep. Their runners are long and narrow, woven on a loom built to fit the length of the family’s veranda.
About 4 weeks on the loom for the 2.5 × 10 ft size.
Materials and dyes
- Materials
- Hand-spun wool weft on a cotton warp
- Dyes
- Pomegranate rind over indigo, with madder
- Construction
- Flat-woven by hand, slit and dovetail tapestry. Reversible.
Dimensions
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2.5 × 8 ft | Rs 16,000 |
| 2.5 × 10 ft | Rs 19,500 |
| 2.5 × 12 ft | Rs 23,000 |
Handwoven sizes can vary by up to 3 cm either way. Fringe not included.
Care
Vacuum without the beater bar and turn end to end every few months. Blot spills with a damp cloth. On stairs or polished floors, use a thin non-slip underlay.