Handmade from sustainable banana and Himalayan allo fibres, these blue vegan placemats add natural texture and muted colour to your table while protecting surfaces.
The GUNIN crochet placemats bring colour and natural texture to everyday dining. Combining woven banana fibre with delicate allo nettle crochet stitches, these handmade dark blue table mats have a rustic finish that complements ceramics, linen and natural wood. This set of four sustainable placemats brings organic texture and handmade character to your table setting.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS
- Handmade from sustainable banana and Himalayan allo fibres, two renewable, biodegradable plant-based materials that are completely vegan.
- Set of four 28 x 28cm banana fibre placemats, perfect for everyday dining and decorative table settings.
- These strong and flexible placemats help protect table surfaces from scratches and everyday wear.
- Fine, wispy allo nettle crochet stitches complement the rustic, slubby texture of banana fibre, creating visual and tactile interest.
- The muted Slate Blue colour is created using azo-free dyes.
ABOUT THE COLOURWAY
Slate Blue is a deep, muted blue sitting between steel blue and dark washed denim, with a subtle grey undertone that softens its intensity. The handwoven banana fibre creates a beautifully textured surface, giving this subtle shade added depth and character. This understated dark blue brings a sophisticated accent to contemporary interiors, pairing beautifully with natural wood, stone, linen and handmade ceramics.
FIT & SIZING
L28xW28xD0.6cm.
HANDMADE IN NEPAL
AURA QUE has worked with the artisans who make our natural fibre products since 2009. The pieces are handmade by artisans in Kathmandu, Nepal, working within a collective certified by the World Fair Trade Organization. Made from plant-based fibre yarns, this homeware range is sustainable and vegan, with a distinctive natural texture.
MATERIAL, CRAFT & NATURAL VARIATION
Our handmade homeware combines two sustainable plant fibres from Nepal. Banana fibre is produced from waste foliage left after the fruit harvest in the Terai farming region, providing additional income for local farmers. Hand-crocheted using azo-free dyed yarn, it has a distinctive rustic texture that celebrates the handmade process. Allo fibre comes from the Giant Himalayan Nettle, traditionally harvested in Nepal's middle hills. Naturally strong and durable, allo becomes softer and more pliable with use. Both fibres are renewable, biodegradable and completely vegan, offering natural alternatives to conventional homeware materials.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTISAN PROCESS
- From fibre to yarn: Banana plant fibres are carded to separate and align the strands, which are then spun into yarn. Twisting the fibres together creates a strong, continuous thread, ready for weaving, knitting or crocheting.
- Preparing the yarn: After pot dyeing in small batches, the yarn is prepared and organised ready for production, with the colours and quantities needed for each AURA QUE design distributed to the artisans.
- Crocheting by hand: Each piece is wrapped and crocheted entirely by hand, building up the shape stitch by stitch. The crochet technique creates a strong but flexible, textured final product.
- Finishing & checking: Once the piece is complete, loose ends are secured and each piece is carefully finished and checked. Small variations in the stitches and texture give every piece its own character.
A THOUGHTFUL, HANDMADE GIFT
Our handmade natural fibre homeware makes thoughtful gifts for anyone who appreciates sustainable living and natural, plant-based materials. Combining the distinctive rustic texture of sustainable fibre yarns with practical, timeless designs, these accessories bring warmth and character to the home while offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional textiles.
Would you like your order gift-wrapped and sent directly to someone special? Simply select gift wrap at the checkout or visit our gift wrapping information page to find out more.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Spot clean with damp cloth. Do not submerge in water. Treat with care.
NEED HELP CHOOSING?
We make every effort to present our products accurately, but lighting, background, models and screen settings can affect how colours and sizes appear. If you have any questions about sizing, colour or suitability before ordering, please contact us. We are very happy to help you choose the right product and minimise the chance of a return.
