I am often asked what is a Damask table runner? It sounds like an exotic term from a far away land. Damask table runners are made of Damask fabric. A luxurious looking fabric woven from silk, linen or cotton and today sometimes blends of these materials with synthetic fibers. Damasks fabrics were produced by a weaving technique known in the Middle Ages in Byzantine and Islamic countries. This particular technique came form the city of Damascus, hence its name.
For centuries two color shiny threads weaves were common, today while we mostly use a single color weave, two colors like black and white damask table runners are fairly popular. It is the way the fibers are interwoven into a complex pattern in the fabric itself that give the typical look of Damask with geometric or floral motifs tightly woven.
Adjectives to describe Damask would be shimmering, elegant, iridescent, qualities that come from a very dense weaving. Damask table runners have a high end look, which makes them perfect for special occasions and for elegant dinners. They also are excellent choices to show off a beautiful dining table, instead of hiding the beauty of the table it will accentuate it.
While they look luxurious not all are expensive. You can find luxury table runners made of Damask but you can also buy cheap table runners as production methods have changed and improved.
Today’s Damask is washable and easy care, many are treated to prevent stains. You can often find napkins to match your table runner. A couple of the brand name that have great looking damask table runners are Mariposa, Lenox, Reba and designers like Armani also sell a high end product. Prices range from a little over $10 for a synthetic or cotton runner, to over $100 for an Armani special. Most people spend between $15 and $30 for an average Damask table runner that will enhance your table with color, and shimmering beauty that can be used everyday or for special holidays.
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