Turkish Kilim Band / Table Runner

Long cream strip that wears its stripes like a well-pressed tie.

This handspun wool kilim band or table runner is from Turkey, and dates to the 20th century. Handspun wool has a slightly uneven thickness that gives the weave texture, and narrow bands were often woven on small looms for use as trim or runners. Tall, narrow woven panel in off-white cloth with bands of dark stripes near each end. The bands include a fine zigzag pattern between plain lines. A few small dark specks and slight waviness show along the length. It is 16 inches wide and 108 long.

Plain at heart, with exactly the right amount of ornament at the ends.