For the big holidays I decorate the table and chairs with kimono obi.  I like texture and movement on the table and obi can be folded, tied or caught into a bow, even. Unfortunately, they are hard to find; if vintage can be fragile; and usually come dear.  So, I asked the very gifted rug weavers for rag table runners that would serve the same way but without the complications.  The designs are sophisticated - early America meets Shogun.  

Constructed of black tape and a black/red/white print, both of polyester, this is a very sophisticated design.  The pattern is of gradually thickening stripes of the printed fabric from end to middle and then mirrored to the opposing end.  The obi measures 12" x 70" allowing plenty of room to fold and knot.  Machine wash and line dry.  A laundry bag is recommended to protect the fringe from fraying and matting.