ChindI Rag Table Runner 14 X 72 Inches Vintage Rajasthan Style Table Placemat Ethnic Decorative Cotton Kitchen Accessories

This runner would be perfect for what I wanted it for, if it were not for the horrible chemical smell that other reviewers have remarked on. The fabric is thick 100% cotton, the weave gives it the rustic feel and interest I was after - but the SMELL! I think it might me naphthalene, i.e. the substance traditionally used in mothballs.Since I really don't want to have naphthalene off-gas into my living room, I washed it in my washing machine (although the label says not to wash, but with 30C on delicates setting it was OK, didn't shrink at all). Unfortunately, it still smelled strongly after drying. I had had a similar issue with an item of clothing a few years ago and at the time researched what to do about it. The best way to get rid of the naphthalene in a fabric seems to be exposure to sunlight.So I hung the runner on my garden fence repeatedly a few days in a row, although there hasn't been much sun around. It did really help, but the smell is still not completely gone. Now waiting for more sunny days.

It looks very nice., good quality but it has a very strong smell. I would advise to leave it outside for 2 days before you place it indoors.

Nice looking table runner, lovely thick material, it's just a shame it's to long. But I'm sure I'll live

Well made and exactly what I was looking to purchase.

It's ok ... Thicker than imagined.