These artistic paisley placemat or chargers are multi-functional, unique, and colorful! They work beautifully as placemats, a centerpiece on dining table or statement piece on an entry hall table, and functional trivet. These are true works of art! Crafted from fine New Zealand wool and azo-free dyes using age-old hand-felt techniques. Handmade in Nepal by a Fair Trade women's cooperative. Makes a wonderful unique and ethical gift! Set of 4. Colors: multi-color blues. Size: Each charger placemat is approx. 13.75 inch in diameter Care: Spot clean as needed. Do not machine wash or dry. The Art of Felting: The first step to creating these beautiful felt pieces begins with gathering some of the world’s finest sheep’s wool from New Zealand. Making felted wool is an ages-old, time-consuming process of bonding fabric with fiber. This is a physical job where the artisan’s scrub, rub, roll and rinse the wool again and again with soapy water. Once the wool is bound into a sheet and the desired thickness is complete, the felt is laid out to dry. From there, the felt wool is cut and re-worked into many complex shapes and designs. The many sheets of wool might merge several colors to create patterns and layers. This takes a well-trained, talented artisan and is a true labor of love. The end results are colorful, one-of-a-kind textiles that are stunning to behold. 

This felt coaster set is great for entertaining and adds texture and style while protecting your table tops and bar. Each coaster looks like a fluffy macaroon, whimsical yet practical. Felt is 100% biodegradable and earth friendly. Crafted from fine New Zealand wool and azo-free dyes using age-old techniques. Handmade in Nepal by a Fair Trade women's cooperative. Makes a wonderful unique and ethical gift! Set of 4 coasters. Each measures approximately 4-inches in diameter. Colors: each coaster is a different color. Care: Spot clean as needed. Do not machine wash or dry. Due to the handmade nature, each piece will vary slightly in size and color. The Art of Felting: The first step to creating these beautiful felt pieces begins with gathering some of the world’s finest sheep’s wool from New Zealand. Making felted wool is an ages-old, time-consuming process of bonding fabric with fiber. This is a physical job where the artisan’s scrub, rub, roll and rinse the wool again and again with soapy water. Once the wool is bound into a sheet and the desired thickness is complete, the felt is laid out to dry. From there, the felt wool is cut and re-worked into many complex shapes and designs. The many sheets of wool might merge several colors to create patterns and layers. This takes a well-trained, talented artisan and is a true labor of love. The end results are colorful, one-of-a-kind textiles that are stunning to behold.