Hyacinth Placemat - Pack of 4

A group of Balinese artisans make this tabletop line in their small-scale workshops. The reed-like texture of each piece brings a classy and organic feel to your tablescapes. These placemats provide an elegant and natural aesthetic with functional and versatile beauty, connecting earth, maker and owner. Use in living room or tablescape settings, or for outdoor dining and entertaining. Makes a meaningful gift for new homeowners, for holidays or celebrations. Compact and easy to care for. These are handmade individually by talented artisans in Indonesia with water hyacinth, which is an invasive aquatic plant that grows remarkably quickly above water, forming thick layers over the water. These layers block sunlight from other aquatic plants - which leads to their decomposition, less oxygen, affecting fish too. Harvesting invasive water hyacinth to make craft is a beautiful way to support environmental sustainability and sustainable craft. A great conversation piece when you’re gathered around the table with your faves. Materials 100% water hyacinth hand-woven with 100% cotton thread. Measurements 14"W X 19"L Colors Turquoise, Orange, Natural Includes Natural and recycled materials. Please allow for a tolerance of slight size differences from one item to the next. Origin Indonesia