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Send to a friendSet of Six Striped Cotton Placemats in Blue from Guatemala, "Colors of the Sea"
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Delivery EstimateStripes of lapis lazuli and seafoam bring the colors of the sea to this set of six placemats from Guatemala. Eladio Chiroy designs the placemats, hand-weaving them of cotton on the pedal loom. Making a wonderful addition to any home kitchen, each placemat is finished with delicate fringes on the ends.
- 0.30 kgs
- 0.7 lbs
- Each: 47 cm L x 35.5 cm W
- Each: 18.5" L x 14" W
- Fringe: 2 cm L
- Fringe: 0.8" L
- 100% cotton
- Dry on low heat cycle
- Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
- Machine wash separately in cold water
- Made in Guatemala.
- Certified and shipped by our office in Guatemala
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Diane
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09/23/2021
"Lovely Gift Items"
We purchased several different weaves of Eladio Chiroys placemats for gifts. All are quite pretty and very well made.
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Maryann
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03/22/2022
"Beautiful pop of color"
These mats are so cheerful-looking! The colors are bold but balanced.
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Sandra
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04/09/2018
"Bright Vibrant Colors"
The place mats are lovely. Just opening the package, I was so please to see the gorgeous colors. I gave the placemats a 4 because I wish the mats were made of thcker fabric. but I know I will use them proudly.
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Paula
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03/23/2024
"Beauty with Function"
I have bought many of these towels and have given them as gifts. Everyone loves the quality and functionality.
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Glenn
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01/17/2023
"Beautiful."
Such nice quality. Doesnt shrink or wrinkle up after washing in machine. Looks stunning with the matching runner. Very pleased.
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Glenn
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01/17/2023
"Really Beautiful!"
Laid flat right away without having to iron out the fold wrinkles. Impressive. Get the matching placemats and a Holiday centerpiece and youre set.
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- Holiday colors, this runner looked great under Holiday centerpiece
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He is helping his youngest son finish his studies.
Preserving Traditions
Eladio uses a handloom to create his textiles. He was taught by his father at a young age and he recognizes its importance to Guatemalan culture and history. Before he started weaving as a NOVICA artist, he was a school teacher and kept a handloom in his classroom so he could teach any students that were interested in weaving.
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Eladio and his work have been featured in several books.
Write a review"I want to keep our Guatemalan weaving artistry from disappearing. Like other crafts, the textile arts enrich our culture."
I'm Eladio Chiroy Hernandez and I was born in Guatemala in 1942 as one of ten children. Because we were such a large family, we didn't have a lot of... read more
