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Handwoven Mexican Placemat – Yellow Rim

£18.00

Handwoven Mexican Placemat – Yellow Rim– Oaxaca, Mexico

39cm diameter

Made by María Antonieta and Jorge in Oaxaca, this round placemat is handwoven from wire and recycled plastic, a technique rooted in Oaxacan craft tradition.

Each placemat is multicoloured and one of a kind. Use it as an underplate, a statement piece on the table, or hang it on the wall.

Practical, sustainable, and made entirely by hand. A small piece of Oaxacan folk art for daily life.

Handwoven Mexican Placemat – Yellow Rim– Oaxaca, Mexico

39cm diameter

Made by María Antonieta and Jorge in Oaxaca, this round placemat is handwoven from wire and recycled plastic, a technique rooted in Oaxacan craft tradition.

Each placemat is multicoloured and one of a kind. Use it as an underplate, a statement piece on the table, or hang it on the wall.

Practical, sustainable, and made entirely by hand. A small piece of Oaxacan folk art for daily life.

The Story Behind It

Maker: María Antonieta and Jorge

Years practising: 6 years

Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico

Material: Wire and recycled plastic

Technique: Hand-woven wirework

Time to make: Each piece can take between 5 to 8 hours

Learned through: María Antonieta and Jorge came to this craft when they needed to bring in extra income for their family. They taught themselves, and six years on, it's become their trade.

A note from the maker: “Every handmade piece carries a little of our time and dedication.”