Handmade Indigo Runner 170 x 60 cm

Deep indigo brings a quiet, lived-in richness to a room, especially when it is laid over a pale chair, folded at the foot of a bed, or softened along a sofa arm. This handmade cotton indigo runner has a crisp blue-and-white pattern, finished with tasselled ends for an easy, relaxed drape.

Indigo pattern and everyday texture

• The floral repeat gives the surface movement without feeling busy, like a small rhythm across the fabric.
• A geometric border frames the design, adding a stronger line where the runner falls over an edge.
• The indigo blue feels deep and inky beside the natural white pattern, with the slight variation that suits handmade textiles.
• The tasselled ends bring softness and a casual finish, especially when left visible on a chair or bed.
• At 380 g, it has enough presence to sit neatly, while still feeling light and easy to move around the home.

Cotton, indigo and hand-finished detail

Made from cotton in India, this runner belongs to SHAMTAM’s Handmade Indigo Throws range. The fabric is worked through natural indigo dye baths, building the blue in layers, with resist techniques used to create the pale pattern against the darker ground. The visible tassels give each end a tactile, handmade finish.

How to live with it

Use it as a decorative layer wherever you want pattern without adding bulk: over a reading chair, across a bench, at the end of a bed, or along a table when you want a more textile-led setting.

For cotton indigo textiles, gentle care is best. Wash separately in cool water with a mild detergent, avoid wringing, and dry flat or in shade. Iron on the reverse on a moderate setting if needed, and follow the care label when it is available.

Indigo in context

Indigo has a long place in Indian textile craft, valued for the way its blue develops through repeated dipping and exposure to air. In resist-dyed cloth, parts of the fabric are protected from the dye, so the pattern appears as a contrast between blue and white. The result is never quite flat or mechanical. Small shifts in tone, edges and finish are part of the character of this kind of handmade textile, giving the piece the feeling of something touched, worked and slowly brought into being.

Size and details

Measures 170 x 60 cm and weighs 380 g. Made from cotton in India. One handmade indigo runner is included.

A thoughtful textile gift

A considered choice for someone who loves patterned interiors, natural fibres, or the quiet pleasure of changing a room with cloth. It suits housewarmings, birthdays, or a gift for someone building a slower, more personal home.

Common questions

Will every runner look exactly the same?
No. Because it is handmade and indigo-dyed, small variations in tone, pattern edge and finish are part of the piece’s character.

Can it be used on furniture as well as a table?
Yes. It works as a decorative runner for a table, chair, bench, sofa arm or the end of a bed.