Placemat round (set of 2/4/6) 38 cm placemat boho placemat round CARUBAN made of water hyacinth

•38cm diameter • Made from robust and sustainable water hyacinth • perfect for the dining table or as a decorative element • lovingly packaged plastic-free • 100% handmade and fair trade The Caruban placemat made of water hyacinth impresses with its unusual spoke-like shape, which brings lightness and relaxation to your dining table.   The water hyacinth fibers are woven into a sturdy metal frame so that the placemat always retains its shape despite the airy design.    Whether it's a garden party or a cozy get-together with your loved ones - with the Caruban placemat you can set accents for stylish, sustainable living.    Caruban is available in sets of 2, 4 and 6. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Mass weight: Diameter: 38cm Weight: 0.20kg per piece Our products are artfully crafted unique pieces.   Due to hand manufacturing and natural variations in materials, they may vary slightly in size, color and shape. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Material: water hyacinth Our placemats are made from plant fibers.   They therefore smell and feel wonderfully natural.    Water hyacinth is a tropical aquatic plant that grows on rivers and lakes.   It actually comes from South America, but was also introduced into Southeast Asia.   There it is considered a weed because it reproduces incredibly quickly and can cover entire bodies of water with a carpet of leaves.   The resulting lack of light and oxygen causes all life underwater to die, which is why the plants must be removed regularly.   To prepare the plants for further processing, the leaves are cut off and the thick stems are dried in the sun for three to seven days.   The result is an abundant, sustainable raw material for many woven goods here at Soeji! -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Place of production: This placemat is handmade in Java, Indonesia.   When selecting our local producers, we value fair pay and good working conditions.   Only adult and experienced artisans work in the companies from which we purchase our goods.   No harmful chemicals are used during production.   Since all work steps are carried out by hand, the production process hardly produces any greenhouse gas emissions.   We ensure all of this through regular on-site visits and ongoing personal contact with the companies.