A beautifully laid table does not have to be complicated. Sometimes a little texture and a few natural materials are all you need. This round seagrass placemat by Madam Stoltz adds warmth and character to everyday breakfasts, long lunches and dinners shared with the people you love.

Each placemat is handcrafted in India from natural seagrass and cotton thread. The seagrass is responsibly sourced, hand-dyed and left to dry naturally in the sun before skilled artisans shape it into its round form. A contrasting black edging beautifully frames the natural weave, giving the placemat a slightly more graphic and contemporary look while keeping its wonderfully organic character.

Seagrass is a beautiful material for the home. It grows naturally and quickly, making it a renewable and more sustainable choice, while its strong fibres are perfectly suited to everyday use. The woven texture adds something wonderfully relaxed to the table – natural and rustic, yet refined enough for a beautifully styled dinner.

With a diameter of 32 cm, the placemat sits neatly underneath your favourite plates and tableware. The collection comes in a beautiful palette of charcoal, walnut, sage, natural, off-white and black, all finished with the distinctive black border. Keep your table calm and tonal or mix different shades for a more playful, collected look. They combine especially beautifully with handmade ceramics, coloured glassware, linen napkins and a few simple flowers picked from the garden.

As every placemat is shaped by hand from a natural material, subtle differences in colour, texture and shape may occur. We think that is exactly where their charm lies: no factory-perfect finish, but the warmth and individuality of genuine craftsmanship.