{"title":"Banana Bark Spotlight","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"--f_spacer_size_mobile: 16px; width: 0px;\" class=\"f_spacer_base f_spacer_single_value_fb f_spacer_single_value_min_height\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-test-id=\"collection-description\" style=\"--f_t_color: var(--slate-color-text-primary, #333333); --f_t_decorationcolor: var(--slate-color-border-subdued, #757575);\" class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eWe believe that every part of the remarkable banana plant is valuable, and partner with our artisans to turn cast-off trunk fibers into gorgeous table runners, place mats, and more. It's a rags-to-riches story that will look perfect at your next dinner party.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"madeleine","title":"MADELEINE Placemat (set of 4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize 13\"x19\"\u003cbr\u003eBanana plant fiber \u0026amp; cotton blend\u003cbr\u003eHandwoven on traditional handlooms\u003cbr\u003eRenewable, durable and sustainable\u003cbr\u003eWipe clean with damp cloth, spot clean with soap solution, dry in shade\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by rural weavers from Southern India\u003cbr\u003eSet of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and\/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditional weavers create our choice handwoven runners from a blend of banana plant stem and cotton thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanana plants bear fruit only once in their lifetime and head for landfills once the fruit is harvested. Banana plant agricultural waste is re-purposed and transformed into strong, durable, and renewable ropes, to create these exquisite placemats. Spoil yourself or gift a loved one!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatching runner is available to purchase separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fair Trade product. Handmade by artisans in India. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow It's Made\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is created from renewable resources, primarily from the fibrous part of banana stems. After harvesting the fruit, the stem (trunk) is cut as close to the ground as possible. Earlier treated as agricultural waste, the banana plant is now being used to fashion beautiful, contemporary, biodegradable handcrafted home goods and more.  Additionally, other natural fibers such as river grass, jute, coconut leaf splinters and bamboo are combined with the banana fiber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoven on traditional handlooms, hand-twisted banana fiber strips and one or more other natural raw fiber is aligned to be used in the weft, while cotton yarn in different colors is used in the warp. Prior to weaving, banana fiber ropes are constructed by twisting banana stem strips, using a hand-operated wheel. Yarn-dyeing and setting the loom are labor and time-consuming processes, but this ensures our exclusive designs, patterns and textures are achieved. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Social Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12850322047031,"sku":"201-21-RP","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2010\/2557\/files\/ThistleFarms-SpringHome23-195.jpg?v=1761643484"},{"product_id":"eclair-2","title":"ECLAIR Placemat (set of 4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize 13\"x19\"\u003cbr\u003eBanana plant fiber \u0026amp; cotton blend\u003cbr\u003eHandwoven on traditional handlooms\u003cbr\u003eRenewable, durable and sustainable\u003cbr\u003eWipe clean with damp cloth, spot clean with soap solution, dry in shade\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by rural weavers from Southern India\u003cbr\u003eSet of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and\/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional weavers create our choice handwoven placemats from a blend of banana plant stem and cotton.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanana plants bear fruit only once in their lifetime and head for landfills once the fruit is harvested. Banana plant agricultural waste is re-purposed and transformed into strong, durable, and renewable ropes, to create these exquisite placemats. Spoil yourself or gift a loved one!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching runner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e available to purchase separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fair Trade product. Handmade by artisans in India. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow It's Made\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is created from renewable resources, primarily from the fibrous part of banana stems. After harvesting the fruit, the stem (trunk) is cut as close to the ground as possible. Earlier treated as agricultural waste, the banana plant is now being used to fashion beautiful, contemporary, biodegradable handcrafted home goods and more.  Additionally, other natural fibers such as river grass, jute, coconut leaf splinters and bamboo are combined with the banana fiber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoven on traditional handlooms, hand-twisted banana fiber strips and one or more other natural raw fiber is aligned to be used in the weft, while cotton yarn in different colors is used in the warp. Prior to weaving, banana fiber ropes are constructed by twisting banana stem strips, using a hand-operated wheel. Yarn-dyeing and setting the loom are labor and time-consuming processes, but this ensures our exclusive designs, patterns and textures are achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Social Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12850322112567,"sku":"201-22-RP","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2010\/2557\/products\/201-22-RP-1.jpg?v=1571609958"},{"product_id":"biscotti-chutney","title":"BISCOTTI CHUTNEY Placemat (set of 4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize 13\"x19\"\u003cbr\u003eBanana plant fiber \u0026amp; cotton blend\u003cbr\u003eHandwoven on traditional handlooms\u003cbr\u003eRenewable, durable and sustainable\u003cbr\u003eWipe clean with damp cloth, spot clean with soap solution, dry in shade\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by rural weavers from Southern India\u003cbr\u003eSet of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and\/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditional weavers create our choice handwoven placemats from a blend of banana plant stem and cotton thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanana plants bear fruit only once in their lifetime and head for landfills once the fruit is harvested. Banana plant agricultural waste is re-purposed and transformed into strong, durable, and renewable ropes, to create these exquisite placemats. Spoil yourself or gift a loved one!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erunner is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e available to purchase separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fair Trade product. Handmade by artisans in India. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow It's Made\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is created from renewable resources, primarily from the fibrous part of banana stems. After harvesting the fruit, the stem (trunk) is cut as close to the ground as possible. Earlier treated as agricultural waste, the banana plant is now being used to fashion beautiful, contemporary, biodegradable handcrafted home goods and more.  Additionally, other natural fibers such as river grass, jute, coconut leaf splinters and bamboo are combined with the banana fiber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoven on traditional handlooms, hand-twisted banana fiber strips and one or more other natural raw fiber is aligned to be used in the weft, while cotton yarn in different colors is used in the warp. Prior to weaving, banana fiber ropes are constructed by twisting banana stem strips, using a hand-operated wheel. Yarn-dyeing and setting the loom are labor and time-consuming processes, but this ensures our exclusive designs, patterns and textures are achieved. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Social Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12850322735159,"sku":"201-26-RP","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2010\/2557\/products\/201-26-RP-1.jpg?v=1571609958"},{"product_id":"biscotti-sea-salt","title":"BISCOTTI SEA SALT Placemat (set of 4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize 13\"x19\"\u003cbr\u003eBanana plant fiber \u0026amp; cotton blend\u003cbr\u003eHandwoven on traditional handlooms\u003cbr\u003eRenewable, durable and sustainable\u003cbr\u003eWipe clean with damp cloth, spot clean with soap solution, dry in shade\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by rural weavers from Southern India\u003cbr\u003eSet of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and\/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditional weavers create our choice handwoven placemats from a blend of banana plant stem and cotton thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanana plants bear fruit only once in their lifetime and head for landfills once the fruit is harvested. Banana plant agricultural waste is re-purposed and transformed into strong, durable, and renewable ropes, to create these exquisite placemats. Spoil yourself or gift a loved one!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erunner is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e available to purchase separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fair Trade product. 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Yarn-dyeing and setting the loom are labor and time-consuming processes, but this ensures our exclusive designs, patterns and textures are achieved. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Social Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12850323095607,"sku":"201-30-RP","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2010\/2557\/products\/201-30-RP_BISCOTTI_SEA_SALT_SKU.jpg?v=1582151115"},{"product_id":"frosting","title":"FROSTING Placemat (set of 4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize 13\"x19\"\u003cbr\u003eBanana plant fiber \u0026amp; cotton blend\u003cbr\u003eHandwoven on traditional handlooms\u003cbr\u003eRenewable, durable and sustainable\u003cbr\u003eWipe clean with damp cloth, spot clean with soap solution, dry in shade\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by rural weavers from Southern India\u003cbr\u003eSet of 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and\/or craftsmanship. 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Earlier treated as agricultural waste, the banana plant is now being used to fashion beautiful, contemporary, biodegradable handcrafted home goods and more.  Additionally, other natural fibers such as river grass, jute, coconut leaf splinters and bamboo are combined with the banana fiber.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWoven on traditional handlooms, hand-twisted banana fiber strips and one or more other natural raw fiber is aligned to be used in the weft, while cotton yarn in different colors is used in the warp. Prior to weaving, banana fiber ropes are constructed by twisting banana stem strips, using a hand-operated wheel. Yarn-dyeing and setting the loom are labor and time-consuming processes, but this ensures our exclusive designs, patterns and textures are achieved. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Social Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12850323161143,"sku":"201-32-RP","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2010\/2557\/products\/201-32-RP-1.jpg?v=1571609959"},{"product_id":"madeleine-2","title":"MADELEINE Runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize 13\"x72\"\u003cbr\u003eBanana plant fiber \u0026amp; cotton blend\u003cbr\u003eHandwoven on traditional handlooms\u003cbr\u003eRenewable, durable and sustainable\u003cbr\u003eWipe clean with damp cloth, spot clean with soap solution, dry in shade\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by rural weavers from Southern India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations of device screens, you may find slight variations in color and\/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTraditional weavers create our choice handwoven runners from a blend of banana plant stem and cotton thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBanana plants bear fruit only once in their lifetime and head for landfills once the fruit is harvested. Banana plant agricultural waste is re-purposed and transformed into strong, durable, and renewable ropes, to create these exquisite runners. Spoil yourself or gift a loved one!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Fair Trade product. Handmade by artisans in India. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow It's Made\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is created from renewable resources, primarily from the fibrous part of banana stems. 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Yarn-dyeing and setting the loom are labor and time-consuming processes, but this ensures our exclusive designs, patterns and textures are achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Social Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12850323488823,"sku":"201-02-RR","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2010\/2557\/products\/201-02-RR-4.jpg?v=1770825915"},{"product_id":"biscotti-2","title":"BISCOTTI Runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize 13\"x72\"\u003cbr\u003eBanana plant fiber \u0026amp; cotton blend\u003cbr\u003eHandwoven on traditional handlooms\u003cbr\u003eRenewable, durable and sustainable\u003cbr\u003eWipe clean with damp cloth, spot clean with soap solution, dry in shade\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by rural weavers from Southern India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and\/or craftsmanship. 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Yarn-dyeing and setting the loom are labor and time-consuming processes, but this ensures our exclusive designs, patterns and textures are achieved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rural Social Enterprise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12850323521591,"sku":"201-03-RR","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2010\/2557\/products\/201-03-RR-1-e1531941597846.jpg?v=1768548476"},{"product_id":"biscotti-strawberry-2","title":"BISCOTTI STRAWBERRY Runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize 13\"x72\"\u003cbr\u003eBanana plant fiber \u0026amp; cotton blend\u003cbr\u003eHandwoven on traditional handlooms\u003cbr\u003eRenewable, durable and sustainable\u003cbr\u003eWipe clean with damp cloth, spot clean with soap solution, dry in shade\u003cbr\u003eCrafted by rural weavers from Southern India\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDisclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations in device screens, you may find slight variations in color and\/or craftsmanship. 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