Burlap Table Runner

Burlap table runner in 100% natural jute hessian — coarse rustic texture, undyed with organic slub, 14 in. wide in lengths 72 / 90 / 108 / 120 in. Our burlap table runner is the farmhouse and country-wedding staple, cut with a fringed selvage that finishes without hemming.

Burlap is the country-wedding cloth

A burlap table runner does one thing better than any other cloth: it declares “rustic” instantly. The coarse jute weave, the natural undyed tone, the fringed selvage — it’s the shorthand for farm-to-table, barn wedding, cottagecore. Nothing else has the same immediate reading.

100% natural jute, undyed

Genuine jute hessian, not a synthetic hessian-look. Undyed and unfinished so it keeps the organic tone and characteristic slub. Fringed selvage on both long sides means the runner arrives finished without a hemmed edge.

Burlap table runner specifications

What size burlap runner do I need?

Table length + 12 in. for a 6 in. overhang each end. Farmhouse-style tolerates a longer drape too.

How to care for your burlap table runner

• Spot clean with a damp cloth — do NOT machine wash jute
• Shed a few fibres in the first week — normal, will settle
• Steam gently to remove folding creases
• Store flat between uses

Frequently asked questions

Is burlap the same as hessian?

Yes — two names for the same coarse jute weave. Burlap is the American term, hessian is British.

Can I machine wash a burlap runner?

No — jute fibres break down in the wash. Spot clean only.

Does burlap shed?

Slightly in the first week — normal for jute. Settles after that.

Burlap or linen for a country wedding?

Burlap for cottagecore/farm/barn weddings; linen for something more refined. Different aesthetics.

Explore the table runner range

Compare: Jute Runner, Cheesecloth Runner, Farmhouse Linen Runner. See the full table runner category.