Shapes Placemat Light

Made by Basket Weavers in Pacasmayo, Peru

$45

You can still purchase the Shapes Placemat - Light, and it will ship when back in-stock.

Additional Colors

Dark

Product Story

The Shapes Placemats are made using a unique hybrid weaving crochet technique in Northern Coastal Peru. We're excited to be using a recycled yarn made of 70% plastic bottles and 30% cotton mixed with a 100% jute to create texture and contrast. Set the entire table with them or use as a center piece. Made to mix-and-match with our Heathered Placemats too.

Product Description

14” d
Thread A: 100% jute Thread B: 70% recycled plastic + 30% cotton thread
Due to the nature of handcrafted goods, slight variations are embraced
Ethically made

Made by Basket Weavers in Pacasmayo, Peru

Pacasmayo is a small town on the northern coast of Peru, right where the edge of the desert meets the Pacific Ocean. There we work with several women-run cooperatives who specialize in a hybrid of European crochet and traditional backstrap loom weaving. This technique is only found in the Andes - in the north of Peru through Ecuador and Colombia.

About these artisans

Since this technique doesn't require a machine or backstrap loom, it's convenient for the women to work from home. Many have never worked formally outside the home and this works gives an opportunity for them to provide for their families. Traditionally, this technique is used to make small bags, coca leaf bags, and blankets.