These artistic paisley chargers are multi-functional, unique, and colorful! They work beautifully as placemats, a centerpiece on dining table or entry hall table, statement piece in the kitchen, 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. Size: Each coaster 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.
Love these. Nice rich colors. I chose the purple set. Absorb condensation so no moisture touches furniture. Was concerned that, being fabric, glasses would not sit well or steady but they stay firm and in place, even my beaten up uneven bottom travel bottle. And really love supporting fair trade artisans. Great buy. Amy. US. Wed May 07 2025
