{"product_id":"larry-traverso-tr0195","title":"Larry Traverso Mardi Gras Placemats, 13 x 19 inches, Set of 4, Multi-Colored","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic Design: Elevate your table setting with vibrant, hand-woven cotton placemats adorned with playful fringes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy and Playful: Crafted from 100% pure cotton, these mats combine durability with a touch of playful sway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye-Catching Colors: Saturated, lively colors create a festive atmosphere for all occasions, adding energy to your tablescapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of Four: Each set includes four 19\" x 13\" placemats, providing ample coverage for your dining area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy Care: Machine washable on gentle cycle in cold water, ensuring hassle-free cleaning; designed in India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem Number: TR0195\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 14.25 x 10.98 x 2.36 inches\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2.2 lb\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1986 I made a trip to India as a buyer and product developer looking for inspiration. It would be the first of umpteen trips to India over three plus DECADES. That first trip introduced me to a part of the world where handcrafted goods made by generations within family-run businesses were part of the pattern of the culture and the backbone of the country. Each city, town or village I visited was rich with its own craftsmanship, artistry and entrepreneurial spirit.During one of those early visits at one family-run coir facility something interesting happened. Before my trip, a customer had challenged me to figure out a way to make a basic everyday coir doormat “PRETTY”. With the artisans now gathered around, we went to work to figure out how to put color and design onto a simple utility mat. Using natural coconut fibers (“coir”) as a base and natural dyes as coloring, we figured out a way to get the coconut fibers to accept and hold the handmade dye. The metal workers then began to hammer and cut various shapes and designs. Using one stencil per dye, and layering one odd-looking shape atop another, we turned a single bland, brown utility mat into a colorful work of ART. It really was at this moment that this simple combination of practicality and decoration ignited my life-long passion in home décor and established my basic principle of design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larry Traverso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40017242619962,"sku":"WJHU-9KKG-WX","price":44.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/2361\/products\/612jLyMQgPL_172716a5-f49b-4281-b2ea-3054431a0393.jpg?v=1692662363","url":"https:\/\/hourloop.com\/products\/larry-traverso-tr0195","provider":"Hour Loop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}