Practical and engaging. This strking mat can be used every day in the home. It's ideal as a trivet at the dining table for hot saucepans and plates, or as a teapot stand. Can be used as a feature in any room. 16cm x 16cm (Approx). Please note, as these items are made from recycled newspapers, colours vary slightly with each mat, making each one unique. A women’s cooperative in the Philippines uses an innovative process to turn old newspapers into new and beautiful mats by wrapping the paper into coils. Each mat is coated with a starch resin to make them hard, shiny and water resistant so that they will stand up to the heat and moisture that comes with average use.
These practical and pretty handmade mats were created because of customer demand and are very useful as a trivet, teapot or flowerpot stand, among other inventive uses. These small mats are easily storable, hard wearing and excellent for occasional or regular use. A rich palette of pastel and earth tones means that these round mats complement many colour schemes. Approx. 19-20cm diameter. Please note, as these items are made from recycled newspapers, colours vary slightly with each mat, making each one unique. A women’s cooperative in the Philippines uses an innovative process to turn old newspapers into new and beautiful mats by wrapping the paper into coils. Each mat is coated with a starch resin to make them hard, shiny and water resistant so that they will stand up to the heat and moisture that comes with average use.
These beautiful handmade mats boast a delicate design based on a simple combination of circles. Pretty and strong, yet made to stand up to daily table use. Use as as a placemat, table centrepiece, to hold a vase or as an eye-catching decoration. 30cm diameter (approx). A women’s cooperative in the Philippines uses an innovative process to turn old newspapers into new and beautiful table mats by wrapping the paper into coils and forming them into spiralled square/round building blocks. These building blocks are then joined together with thread and/or glue. Each mat is then coated with a starch resin to make them hard, shiny and water resistant so that they will stand up to the heat and moisture that comes with average use.
This popular set of 4 coasters and holder will be the feature of the coffee table. A talking point with their eye-catching designs, they fit neatly into the holder after use. 8cm x 8cm x 0.7cm (Approx). A women’s cooperative in the Philippines uses an innovative process to turn old newspapers into new and beautiful table mats by wrapping the paper into coils and forming them into spiralled square/round building blocks. These building blocks are then joined together with thread and/or glue. Each mat is then coated with a starch resin to make them hard, shiny and water resistant so that they will stand up to the heat and moisture that comes with average use.
These stylish and versatile rectangular placemats make a great dinner time talking point. They are a perfect feature for any dining table, with eye-catching, colourful spirals. 31cm x 23.5cm (Approx). A women’s cooperative in the Philippines uses an innovative process to turn old newspapers into new and beautiful table mats by wrapping the paper into coils and forming them into spiralled square/round building blocks. These building blocks are then joined together with thread and/or glue. Each mat is then coated with a starch resin to make them hard, shiny and water resistant so that they will stand up to the heat and moisture that comes with average use.
