Woven Placemats from Uganda

The all natural fibers - including raffia, sweetgrass and sisal - in this set of placemats to create a lively, earthen, everyday staple.  Expert weaving brings the tabletop new warmth, and shows off separate shelf pieces with a bright, refreshing sense of organic beauty. These placemats evoke abundance in a full table setting and offer natural charm under plants, bathroom displays or shelved artifacts. Each of these breathtaking designs was handmade by a talented woman in rural Uganda. They use the raffia plant and banana fibers to weave them together. Naturally Sustainable Materials We exclusively use responsibly harvested local materials like raffia, elephant grass and sisal when weaving our wall statement pieces, and every color you see is drawn from organic natural dyes. This eco-protective process brings organic living at home, and peace of mind at heart. Early on in their careers, our weavers learn how to grow and harvest their own materials. That way, once they advance their we