Kashmiri Crewel Table Runner — Hand Embroidered Floral Textile in Cotton & Wool

Wool thread pulled through cotton by hand, stitch by stitch, in a workshop in Srinagar. A table runner with the weight and detail of a textile that took days to make — because it did.

What It Is

This crewel embroidered table runner is hand-stitched using traditional Kashmiri chain stitch technique. Wool thread on a natural cotton base, building dense floral patterns with real depth and texture. At 145 × 44 cm, it sits well on a dining table for six, a console, or a long sideboard.

Craft & Material

Crewel embroidery is one of Kashmir's defining textile traditions. A hook needle pulls wool thread through cotton fabric in an interlocking chain stitch — slow, precise, and entirely done by hand. Our runners come from a family workshop in Srinagar we've worked with for years. No two pieces are identical. The slight irregularities in the stitching are not flaws — they're the fingerprint of the artisan.

In Your Home

Centred on a dining table with ceramics and candlelight. Draped across a wooden console in an entryway. Layered over a dresser in the bedroom. The cotton base lies flat and the wool embroidery adds just enough weight to keep it in place without clips.

Details

• Material: 100% cotton base, 100% wool embroidery thread
• Technique: Hand-stitched crewel chain stitch
• Size: 145 × 44 cm (57 × 17.5 in)
• Origin: Handmade in Srinagar, Kashmir, India
• Includes: 1 table runner
• Care: Dry clean recommended. Spot clean with a damp cloth for minor marks. Avoid wringing.
• Shipping: Ships from India. Delivery: 7–14 business days (US/EU). Customs duties may apply.

Colours may vary slightly from screen. Each piece is handmade — minor variations are part of the craft.