Handwoven Sisal Placemat | 31cm

• Handwoven with care - Made in Kenya by talented craftswomen using traditional weaving techniques passed down through generations.
• Natural materials - Crafted from locally sourced sisal for a rustic, organic feel.
• Timeless design - A soft, neutral colourway that blends seamlessly with any table setting.
• Practical and stylish - Protects your table from heat and spills while adding artisanal beauty.
• Ethically made - Supports fair wages and sustainable livelihoods for Kenyan weavers.

Dimensions (approx.): Dia. 31cm

Composition: Sisal

Care: Spot clean with water. Colours may fade in direct sunlight.

The Basket Room partner with over 3,000 weavers across Kenya, Ghana and East Africa. Sustainability is at the core of everything they do, from slow production methods and the materials and dyes used, to their supply chain and logistics. These baskets are handwoven by skilled craftswomen working as part of a network of village cooperatives in Tanzania. As is the case with most basket weavers in Africa, the art of weaving has usually been passed down the family line, though these Tanzanian weavers are also regularly trained in product development and new weaving techniques. In general, the weavers have grown up as subsistence farmers, but climate challenges and spiralling living costs mean that they can no longer rely on this to sustain themselves. Consequently, basket weaving provides an increasingly vital source of income for the weavers and their families.