Waisai placemat made of raffia

• Made from flexible and soft raffia
• Perfect for the dining table or as a decorative element
• Plastic-free packaging
• 100% handmade and fair trade


Our round Waisai placemat is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and painstaking handwork from raffia fibers. Its exquisite design lies in the intricate woven pattern and striking fringe, making Waisai a truly unique work of art. With its tropical-inspired design, you'll feel transported to the beach every morning at breakfast, while admiring 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 are also heat-resistant, making them perfect for hot plates and bowls. The flat Waisai placemat is easy to stack for storage, but thanks to its soft material, it can also be rolled up.

Waisai is available as a set of 2, 4 or 6.

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Dimensions & Weight:

Diameter: 35 cm (45 cm with fringe)
Weight: 0.13 kg per piece

Our products are artfully crafted, unique pieces. Due to the handmade nature of the products and natural variations in the materials, they may vary slightly in size, color, and shape.

➤ Shipping:

• We ship with DHL from our warehouse in Germany; the packaging is plastic-free.
• Delivery within the EU takes only 2 to 5 working days.

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Material: Bast

Our placemats are made from plant fibers. They therefore smell and feel wonderfully natural.

Bast (Corypha utan) occurs naturally in the steppe and forest regions of Southeast Asia. The plant renews its leaves approximately every two years, shedding the old ones, which are then collected, dried in the sun for several days to weeks, and processed into basketry depending on the desired degree of browning. Its relative rarity and the more complex processing make this material somewhat more expensive compared to other plant fibers. While it is hardly known in Europe, the material has proven its worth among the local population in Southeast Asia in the form of all kinds of everyday objects and enjoys great popularity due to its pleasantly soft yet robust nature.

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Factory:

This placemat is handmade in Java, Indonesia.
When selecting our local producers, we prioritize fair wages and good working conditions. In the factories where we source our goods, we work exclusively with adult and experienced artisans. No harmful chemicals are used in the manufacturing process. Because all steps are done by hand, the production process generates minimal greenhouse gas emissions. We ensure all of this through regular on-site visits and ongoing personal contact with the companies.