Ikat Hand Quilted Table Runner with Coasters Turquoise Red

Handwoven ikat fabric from Margilan, Uzbekistan Handmade patchwork design and construction by Tajik artisans 43" long, 13" wide Includes 12 coasters 100% cotton Dry cleaning recommended Please note: Ikats are hand woven/dyed, so they often have what would be considered imperfections if they were mass-produced using high powered looms, i.e. flecks of other dye colors, looped yarns and what appear to be runs. They are woven on small looms (usually 16 inches wide), with beams ending every 225 cm, producing a stripe after a certain interval. This is the inherent beauty of a completely hand woven and hand dyed fabric. Only 1 left Armughon Handicrafts is the handicrafts arm of the Zerafshan Tourism Development Association (ZTDA) in Panjakent, Tajikistan, just across the border from Samarkand. ("Armughon" means "gift, a reminder of a place" in Tajik.)   ZTDA works to preserve, nurture and develop local art traditions, while also improving the quality of life for women living in the Panjak