Shippo Pattern Aluminum Placemat S

This small placemat showcases the beauty and versatility of aluminum by combining an artfully designed aluminum mat with a black aluminum base. This combination offers both visual appeal and functional utility.

The top mat is designed with a shippou pattern which is made of parallel circles of the same size overlaid one quarter on top of one other, resulting in a continuous combination of diamond-like shapes and petal-like shapes. It signifies peace, happiness, and prosperity of offspring with its endless chain of circles.

The robust aluminum black base has been given a matte finish, making it suitable for any interior decor. Its surface is adorned with an attractive marble-like pattern that has been formed by shallow random imprints.

The top mat and the black base both come with round urethane rubbers on the four corners on the back side to prevent slipping and scratching, and to make them easier to lift from flat surfaces.

ALART

ALART was created by Marushin Kinzoku Kogyo in 1947, when the company began a new venture. The brand pursues the possibilities of aluminum based on the concepts of original ideas that break free from stereotypes, design that enhances the creativity of the user, and creative craftsmanship.

Metalwork has long been prized for its durability and gorgeous appearance. In Japan, bronze swords and harnesses were made from the Yayoi period (10th century BCE–mid-3rd century CE) based on techniques introduced from China and Korea. With the rise of Buddhism, the construction of temples, Buddhist statues, and ritual implements flourished, and metalworking techniques also advanced. Eventually, a wide variety of products such as tea ceremony utensils, Japanese swords, armor, and ornaments came to be manufactured.