Fair Trade & artisan-made in India

Designed in the United States

Set of 4 placemats | Size: 20" × 14" (standard dining placemat)

Handwoven from kora cotton — unbleached, unprocessed cotton with a natural off-white base and reduced chemical use

Crafted by physically challenged artisans and their families in Northern India

Raised weave structure adds texture, durability, and visual interest without overpowering the table setting

Natural cotton yarns interlaced with selectively dyed yarns for accents

Reusable, durable, and designed for long-term everyday use

Machine washable for easy care

Comes packaged with a hangtag sharing information about the artisans, materials, and weaving techniques

Strong gifting appeal for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, holidays, housewarmings, and hostess gifts

MATERIAL & CARE

Material: 100% handwoven kora cotton (unbleached, unprocessed)

Size: 20" × 14"

Care: Machine wash cold, gentle cycle; tumble dry low or line dry; warm iron if desired

These handwoven placemats are made from kora cotton, an unbleached and unprocessed form of cotton that preserves the fiber’s natural character and off-white tone while avoiding the heavy chemical treatments associated with conventional bleaching.

The fabric is created by interlacing natural cotton yarns with selectively dyed yarns using a raised weave technique. This structure adds strength, texture, and subtle visual depth while maintaining a refined, versatile aesthetic suited to both everyday dining and more elevated table settings.

The placemats are crafted by physically challenged artisans and their families in Northern India, where handweaving provides meaningful, home-based employment in communities that have historically faced barriers to stable work.

These placemats are produced by an artisan society in Northern India that was formed over two decades ago to support physically disabled artisans facing poverty, homelessness, and limited employment opportunities. Many makers are not traditional weavers; instead, they receive training upon joining, allowing textile work to be adapted to their individual abilities.

Artisans handweave the fabric on manual looms using kora cotton yarns combined with selectively dyed yarns colored with low-impact dyes. The initiative operates within a Fair Trade framework, providing fair wages, skills training, and long-term community support. A portion of profits is reinvested into housing assistance, elder care, and shared welfare programs — helping create dignity, economic opportunity, and social inclusion through craft.