Primitive Floral Hand Block Printed Cotton Table Placemat 20" x 14" Blue

TABLE LINEN-PLACEMAT ~ Primitive hand block printed floral placemat. Measures approx. 20 x 14 inches and made of 100% quality cotton. They can be machine washed separately on cool/gentle and tumble dried. Colors are shades of blue and green on white background. Hand block printing is a very ancient technique that has remained ever popular through out the centuries. The designs are created by dipping hand carved wooden blocks into the dye and then pressing the block onto the fabric in a repeated pattern to create the design. It is the oldest and slowest form of textile printing known to man. Irregularities or misplaced drops of dye are not considered defects but simply characteristics associated to the art of hand block printing. This primitive hand block printed placemat will add a unique quality to your dining experience. Many of our placemats have matching tablecloths and napkins that can be purchased individually. You will love the rich colors and hand craft quality of this authentic hand block print. Can be used for: FORMAL DINING ~ CASUAL DINING ~ RESTAURANTS ~ SPECIAL OCCASIONS Hard to find table linens for unique minded people~:-)