Handwoven Homeware | Table Mats, Runners, Tea Towels, Cushions and Wall Hangings | Made in Wiltshire, UK
Emma weaves a small and considered collection of homeware alongside her scarves and accessories - table mats, napkin rings, table runners, tea towels, cushions, wall hangings and more, all made by hand on a traditional floor loom in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Most of the tableware pieces are woven from organic cotton, chosen for its durability, washability and sustainability. Every piece is one of a kind: the slight irregularities of the handweave are part of what makes it individual and what sets it apart from anything machine-made.
These pieces work as gifts - for weddings, housewarmings, birthdays, or for anyone who appreciates craft in the home - or as a considered addition to your own table or walls. Prices start from £8 for the woven baubles and run to £140 for the overshot table runners.
Why choose a handwove piece for your home
A handwoven table runner or set of table mats is not simply a functional object. It is something that changes the feeling of a table - the weight of it, the texture under your hands, the way the colour works in different lights. Emma weaves her tableware pieces in organic cotton on a traditional floor loom, producing a cloth with a density and character that machine-woven fabric cannot replicate.
These pieces are made to be used, not kept in a drawer. Organic cotton is durable and washable - it improves with use, softening over time without losing its structure. A handwoven table runner or set of mats is the kind of thing that becomes a staple of a home, brought out for every occasion and noticed every time.
As a gift, a handwoven homeware piece works for occasions where something thoughtful and lasting is more appropriate than something consumable: a wedding, a housewarming, a significant birthday, a retirement. These are pieces people keep. If you are looking for something genuinely different from anything the recipient will have been given before, handwoven homeware is it.
Frequently asked questions - Handwoven Homeware
What handwoven homeware does Emma Baker make?
Emma makes a range of handwoven homeware pieces including table runners, table mats and napkin rings (usually sold as sets), napkins, tea towels, cushions, wall hangings, coasters, and seasonal pieces such as woven Christmas baubles. Most of the tableware is woven from organic cotton. Prices range from £8 for baubles and £12 for coasters up to £140 for the overshot table runners.
Are the table mats and runners machine washable?
The organic cotton tableware pieces are designed to be used and washed regularly - they are not decorative-only items. Hand washing in cool water is recommended to preserve the handwoven structure, but many pieces are suitable for a gentle machine wash on a cool cycle.
What is an overshot table runner?
Overshot is a traditional weaving technique that creates an intricate, raised pattern in the cloth by carrying the weft thread over multiple warp threads at once. It is one of the most complex and time-consuming weave structures, and the resulting fabric has a textured, almost embroidered quality. Emma’s overshot table runners use this technique in organic cotton and are among the most technically demanding pieces she makes.
Is handwoven homeware a good wedding or housewarming gift?
Yes - a set of handwoven table mats and napkin rings, a table runner, or a wall hanging makes a genuinely distinctive wedding or housewarming gift. These are pieces that last for years and that most people would not buy for themselves, which makes them particularly well suited to milestone occasions. Emma also has a dedicated Wedding and Housewarming Gifts page with pieces chosen specifically for those occasions.
What does ‘organic cotton’ mean for these pieces?
Organic cotton is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, which makes it better for the soil, waterways and the people who grow it. For homeware, it also tends to be softer and more durable than conventionally grown cotton. Emma chooses organic cotton for her tableware pieces as a conscious decision about the materials she works with - the same principle that guides her choice of natural fibres across all her work.
How are the homeware pieces packaged?
The table mat and napkin ring sets are presented in a branded gift box and arrive ready to give. Other pieces such as the tea towel, coasters and wall hanging are packaged with care but may not include a gift box as standard - check the individual product page for packaging details. Emma’s Packaging and Gift Wrapping page has more information.
Do the woven cushions come with a cushion pad?
Check the individual product page for the cushion - whether a pad is included is listed in the product description. If you have a specific query about sizing or filling, contact Emma directly before ordering.