Textiles · Fes, Sale, Meknes
Embroidered Tablecloth / Runner
Linen, cotton, or silk tablecloths and runners with delicate hand-embroidery in traditional Moroccan geometric patterns.
History & Cultural Context
Fassi and Slaoui embroidery traditions produce some of the finest textile needlework in the Islamic world. Tablecloths are a practical application of techniques also used on kaftans and djellabas. Each regional style has distinctive motifs and color palettes.
Materials
- Linen, cotton, or silkFine fabric base for embroidery
- Embroidery threadCotton or silk thread, often single-color
Production Techniques
- Counted-thread embroideryTraditional
Precise geometric patterns stitched by counting threads in the fabric
Production Notes
Base fabric is cotton, linen, or silk. Embroidery applied freehand with counted-thread technique. Colors are typically single-color (white on white, or blue on white). A large tablecloth can take 2–6 weeks.
Quality Indicators
Quality
Price Ranges
Small runners, simple patterns, cotton
Table-size cloths, moderate embroidery, linen
Large tablecloths, extensive embroidery, fine linen
Silk, master-level Fassi or Slaoui embroidery, museum quality