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

Identical pattern on front and backConsistent stitch size throughout

Price Ranges

Budget100 – 300 MAD(~$10 – $30)

Small runners, simple patterns, cotton

Mid-range300 – 800 MAD(~$30 – $80)

Table-size cloths, moderate embroidery, linen

Premium800 – 2500 MAD(~$80 – $250)

Large tablecloths, extensive embroidery, fine linen

Luxury2500 – 8000 MAD(~$250 – $800)

Silk, master-level Fassi or Slaoui embroidery, museum quality