Placemats - Water Reed (Kauna Grass)

Round table placemats woven from kauna grass, the water reed used across Manipur, handcrafted by rural women artisans there. At 12 inches across they take a full dinner plate, and the natural pale straw colour sits well on both wooden and dark tables.

Key Features

• Handwoven kauna grass (water reed) construction
• 12 inch diameter — fits a standard dinner plate
• Made by rural women artisans in Manipur
• Light, flexible and easy to stack away after a meal
• Plant-based throughout, with no plastic coating

Materials

• Kauna grass, a water reed grown in the wetlands of Manipur

Product Details

• Size: 12 inch diameter, round
• Type: table placemat
• Storage: flat, in a dry cupboard

Care Instructions

• Wipe with a dry or barely damp cloth — do not wash or soak
• Dry fully before stacking, or the reed can develop mustiness
• Keep away from direct flame and hot pans

Good to Know

• Woven by hand, so diameter and weave tightness vary very slightly between mats
• Natural reed darkens a little with age and light exposure

FAQs

Can I put a hot serving dish on it?

No. Kauna grass is a dry natural fibre and scorches — use a trivet for anything straight off the stove.

Are these sold singly or as a set?

Check the variant before ordering; the listing specifies size but not a fixed set count.

What happens if food spills on it?

Lift solids off and blot with a dry cloth immediately. Reed absorbs liquid, so wet spills are best dealt with fast rather than washed out later.

Why does the colour vary between mats?

Kauna is harvested and dried naturally, so tone shifts between batches and even within a single mat.

Country of Origin: India Sold by: ONEarth Fulfilled by: EarthBased