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The whole runner, 2.5 × 10 ft
Runner · Woven in Multan
Rust band runner
Bands of rust, ivory and indigo, with rows of tiny diamonds. Hardwearing and easy to live with.
Woven by the Bhatti family
Shujabad, south of Multan
Three generations of the Bhatti family share two upright looms in a courtyard shaded by a neem tree. Nasreen Bhatti sets the warps; her sons Imran and Adeel weave side by side, and her granddaughter keeps the tally of rows in a school exercise book.
About 3 weeks on the loom for the 2.5 × 10 ft size.
Materials and dyes
- Materials
- Hand-spun wool weft on a cotton warp
- Dyes
- Madder root and indigo
- Construction
- Flat-woven by hand, slit and dovetail tapestry. Reversible.
Dimensions
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2.5 × 8 ft | Rs 13,500 |
| 2.5 × 10 ft | Rs 16,500 |
| 2.5 × 12 ft | Rs 19,500 |
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.