Santhōśam Border Handwoven Table Runner for 6-Seater Dining Table | Bloc à Main

The Story Behind the Santhōśam Collection

At Bloc à Main, every piece of linen tells a story of heritage, craft, and emotion. The Santhōśam Border Handwoven Table Runner is no exception. Created by mother-daughter founders Deepa & Rhythm, this runner celebrates moments of “Santhōśam”—the Malayalam word for joy.

Deepa & Rhythm wanted to bring the spirit of Indian festivals and family gatherings into a textile that can grace dining tables year-round. The starting point was their shared memory of temple festivals in South India, where women dressed in silk sarees with Kuppadam borders and Korvai weaving—a craft technique famous for its labor-intensive process and distinct color contrasts.

In weaving, Korvai refers to the seamless joining of body and border, often using contrasting colors, while Kuppadam is a traditional weaving style known for its rich zari borders and vibrant hues. By adapting these techniques into home textiles, Bloc à Main has reinterpreted age-old traditions into everyday luxury.

The White handwoven base of this runner symbolizes purity and openness—the blank canvas of hospitality. The Fuschia, Green, and Rust border evokes festive joy, temple architecture, and floral garlands. It’s a runner that doesn’t just dress your table; it invites joy, abundance, and celebration into your space.

Product Description

The Santhōśam Border Handwoven Table Runner is crafted on traditional handlooms, using a soft, durable cotton blend that is both lightweight and substantial. The crisp White fabric forms the main body of the runner, while the border features Fuschia Pink, Green, and Rust hues—woven using the Korvai and Kuppadam techniques that are central to South Indian weaving heritage.

Each runner is handcrafted by artisans who specialize in temple weaving traditions, ensuring that no two pieces are exactly alike. These variations are the hallmark of authentic handloom textiles, celebrating human touch over machine perfection.

Sized to fit a 6-seater dining table, this runner can transform your daily meals into rituals of beauty and mindfulness. It is also perfect for festivals, weddings, or pujas, where a vibrant yet refined tablescape sets the mood for the occasion.

Tablescaping Ideas

Here’s how you can style your Santhōśam Border Table Runner:

• Festive Dining Table: Pair with brass plates, banana leaves, and marigold centerpieces for Diwali, Pongal, or Navratri feasts.

• Heritage Brunch: Use with terracotta bowls, wooden serving trays, and fresh coconut flowers for a South Indian brunch setting.

• Minimal Luxe: Combine with plain white dinnerware, gold cutlery, and simple candles to let the border’s color palette shine.

• Wedding High Tea: Layer with pastel plates, mithai trays, and silver cups for a sophisticated event look.

• Puja Altar Cloth: Use as an altar runner during religious ceremonies, placing idols or lamps over it for a sacred yet elegant setup.

At Bloc à Main, dining is about more than meals—it’s about creating spaces of togetherness, beauty, and joy. The Santhōśam Border Handwoven Table Runner turns every table into a celebration of heritage and craft.