Rectangular Bamboo Placemat
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These placemats are made from slender strips of bamboo. The natural color brings out the bamboo’s warm, light tone, while the dark placemat has a black finish that brings contrast to the table. The closely arranged bamboo strips create a simple design that complements a wide range of tableware.
The arrangement of the bamboo strips allows the placemat to lie flat while helping protect tabletops from scratches. It pairs well with ceramics and glassware. The dark finish works particularly well in summer table settings, providing a striking backdrop for seasonal dishes.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | L 30 cm (11.8 in) x W 40.3 cm (15.9 in) x H 1 cm (0.4 in) |
| Weight | 122 g (4.3 oz) |
| Material | Bamboo |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Maker / Brand
Nanpu Kougei is a maker of bamboo crafts based in Hiji Town, Oita Prefecture—a place of lush greenery and stretches of coastline. The company carries forward the region’s deep connection to this traditional material through time-honored techniques, as they aim to establish Oita as a leading name in Japan’s bamboo industry.
Using only locally sourced bamboo, Nanpu Kougei creates functional items such as bento boxes and strainer trays—each one carefully handwoven to suit everyday use.
Crafts
Beppu Bamboo Craft is characterized by henso, the traditional technique of weaving and assembling flat bamboo strips to form intricate shapes. Designated as a Traditional Craft of Japan in 1979, it includes eight fundamental weaving techniques. By combining these methods, over 200 different patterns can be created.
Originating in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, this craft reflects a legacy of meticulous handwork. Each piece has a unique charm that grows with time—the color deepens, the sheen emerges, and the joy of long use becomes part of the experience. Their warmth and character bring comfort just by being nearby.
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Trays & Placemats
A mealtime is not only about the food, but the special moments woven together by the tableware and setting. Japanese trays, whether you're looking for a wooden tray, lustrous lacquer tray, or naturally textured bamboo tray, add a touch of elegance to everyday life. Use these trays as breakfast trays, tea trays, place settings, and more. Here you'll also find tatami placemats with a calm presence, soft natural designs, and vibrant red lacquer items that bring harmony and refinement to the dining table.
Whether for entertaining guests or for everyday meals, Japanese serving trays and placemats create a warm atmosphere and a sense of completeness.
Bamboo Crafts
Bamboo has been actively planted throughout Japan for centuries. Flexible, strong, and versatile, bamboo is an indispensable part of Japanese culture and daily life.
The plant plays a crucial role in Japanese tableware, used as the base material for chopsticks, tea ceremony tools, and lightweight, portable items like baskets and bento boxes.
Young bamboo can match the height of mature bamboo in just three months, and completes its growth in just three years, making it a permanently replenishing natural resource.
