• 35 cm (45 cm with fringes) diameter
• made from flexible and soft raffia
• perfect for the dining table or as a decorative element
• plastic-free packaging
• 100% handmade and fair trade
• free shipping and 10% off for all orders in our Orderchamp shop above €350
Our round Waisai placemat is made from raffia fibres with great attention to detail and elaborate craftsmanship. The special finesse lies in the detailed braided pattern and the eye-catching fringes that make Waisai a unique work of art. With such a tropical-looking design, you'll feel like you've been transported to the beach every day at breakfast and at the same time admire the passionate craftsmanship time and time again!
Our placemats not only beautify your dining table, they also protect it from scratches, stains and dents. They don't mind heat either and are therefore perfect for hot plates and bowls. The Waisai flat placemat is easy to store stacked on top of each other, but thanks to the soft material, it can also be rolled up.
Waisai is available as a set of 2, 4 or 6.
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Measurements & weight:
Diameter: 35 cm (45 cm with fringes)
Weight: 0.13 kg per piece
Our products are artfully crafted individual pieces. They may vary slightly in size, color and shape due to the production by hand and natural variations in materials.
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Material: Raffia
Our placemats are made from plant fibers. They therefore wonderfully smell and feel like nature.
Raffia (Corypha utan) occurs naturally in the steppe and forest areas of Southeast Asia. About every two years, the plant renews its leaves and sheds the old ones, which are then collected by humans, dried in the sun for a few days to weeks and processed into wickerwork, depending on the desired degree of browning. The relative rarity and the higher processing effort make this material somewhat more expensive compared to other plant fibers. While it is hardly known in Europe, the material has proven itself with the local population in Southeast Asia in the form of all kinds of everyday objects and is very popular due to its pleasantly soft, but robust nature.
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Production site:
This placemat is handmade in Java, Indonesia.
When selecting our local producers, we value fair pay and good working conditions. In the factories from which we purchase our goods, we only work with adult and experienced artisans. No harmful chemicals are used in the manufacturing process. Since all work steps are done by hand, the production process hardly generates any greenhouse gas emissions. We ensure all of this through regular on-site visits and permanent personal contact with the companies.
