Grey & White Gradient Cotton Linen Placemats

Description

Each handcrafted placemat is a piece of living history, bringing artistry to your home and carrying the ancient heritage of a Bai village in Dali, Yunnan. The story begins with threads dyed by hand with natural plant dyes, a craft that can be traced back to the Eastern Han Dynasty and has been passed down through families for generations.

The creation of each piece is a patient dialogue with time. From careful tying to repeated dyeing, every piece must go through 10 to 20 steps, taking two weeks to a month. It is a slow dance with the climate and the natural world.

This singular color comes from pure, natural plant dyes. Our dyes are harvested from local plants, with each shade presenting a unique tone that changes with the seasons. This ensures that every piece is one-of-a-kind. It captures the distinct imprint of a specific day and moment, a beauty that industrial production can never achieve.

Fiber

• Linen and cotton blend

Process

• Hand-dyed using natural walnut husks
• Tie-dyed by master artisans in Dali, Yunnan

Size

• 17 x 14 inch | 44 x 35 cm

Feature

• Dual-Fabric & Reversible Design: This placemat is expertly constructed from two layers of fabric. The front is crafted from a Linen-Cotton Blend, featuring a gradient of grey tones. While the reverse side is a complementary solid grey fabric, giving you true versatility.
• Each piece is handcrafted using heritage tie-dye techniques, which have been preserved and practiced by generations of skilled artisans.
• Natural indigo dye – eco-friendly, no chemicals, kid and pet-friendly.
• Sustainably sourced materials — including natural indigo dye and cotton that’s soft, breathable, and long-lasting.
• Ethically made and culturally respectful — created in collaboration with artisan communities under fair trade principles.

*Please note that due to the handcrafted nature of our works each one is unique and the color/pattern may vary slightly from the image.

* Since this product is handmade, please expect an approximate size difference of 1 ” to 1.5″.