'River,' placemats (set of 6)
'River,' placemats (set of 6)
The white crests of a tumultuous river weave in and out of the arid landscape, creating a visually pleasing contrast. Liem Hauw believes it was perhaps the will of God that led him to his destiny as an artisan. He works with his wife and several neighbors, crafting exquisite textiles from fragrant natural fibers. Ideal for the organic d�cor. 95% palm leaf stem and 5% cotton thread; includes attractive pandanus leaf box
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Nature�s tropical treasures are ripe for hand-crafted artistry, and Liem Hauw creates with them this extraordinary set of placemats. Crafted with fragrant roots and cotton thread, the placemats feature handmade symmetry of precious esthetic allure. Hauw calls this set Kupang in honor of an Indonesian location close to paradise. The experience of a delicious meal will be enhanced when served upon these placemats.
The fresh scent of fragrant root enhances this delightful table runner by Liem Hauw. A unique combination of the delicately-perfumed plant with lidi, or palm-leaf rib, lends color and texture to the beautiful contemporary weaving. The natural Balinese plant filaments are laid by hand into a warp of cotton. Hauw has found his vocation crafting original textiles from the fibers such as water hyacinth, banana bark and sea grass that abound in his homeland. 50% fragrant root, 45% palm-leaf rib and 5% cotton thread. Dry clean only.