Sundarbans Hogla Sea-Grass Placemat, Set of 4

Braided from hogla, the wild reed that grows through the tidal margins of the Sundarbans and is harvested and sun-dried without cultivation. The leaf is plaited into a rope then coiled and stitched into a round mat, giving a dense surface that insulates against hot dishes. Undyed, so the colour varies slightly by harvest season. Sold as a set of four with a short twenty-day lead time.

Cooperative

Sonar Bangla Craft Collective

Weight

0.9 kg

Origin

Bagerhat, Bangladesh

Material

Wild hogla leaf (Typha elephantina)

Craft

Braided sea-grass weaving

Dimensions

Set of 4, 38 cm diameter each

Care

Wipe with a barely damp cloth and dry flat. Do not immerse or machine wash. Store flat to prevent curling.

Finish

Sun-dried untreated hogla leaf. No dye, varnish or sealant applied.