6 Piece Woven Rectangular Placemat Set - Fringed Natural Table Mats

Rectangular is the shape that actually fits a place setting. A round mat holds a plate and nothing else, so cutlery and a glass end up on the bare table either side; a rectangle takes the plate and the cutlery beside it, which is what makes a setting look composed rather than improvised. That is the practical argument for this 6 Piece Woven Placemat Set over round alternatives. Six mats covers a full table, and the woven texture with fringed edges brings the natural warmth that makes a plain table look considered — the same reason woven and rattan pieces have taken over Kenyan interiors. Beyond looks, mats do real work: they take the heat, scratches and spills that would otherwise land on the table itself.

Specifications

Buying guide

Buy rectangular over round if you set a table properly, since a rectangle accommodates the cutlery alongside the plate and a round mat does not. Six is the right number for most dining tables — buying four and hoping is how you end up short when guests arrive. Measure your table and check six mats fit without overlapping, which is a real constraint on a table for six. Woven natural fibre looks excellent but needs slightly more care than plastic or cork: shake crumbs out rather than wiping them in, spot-clean rather than soaking, and let mats dry completely flat before stacking so they do not warp. Keep them away from standing water. For hot serving dishes use a proper trivet on top rather than relying on the mat, since woven fibre is not a heat shield. Pair with a runner down the centre for the full effect.

How it compares

Against round placemats, a rectangle takes the plate and the cutlery beside it, which is what makes a setting look composed. Compared with a full tablecloth, mats show off the table and wash far more easily. Against cork or plastic mats, woven fibre looks considerably warmer but needs gentler cleaning and is not a heat shield. Against a table runner alone, mats define individual settings — many tables use both.

Frequently asked questions

Why rectangular rather than round?
A rectangle takes the plate and the cutlery beside it. On a round mat, cutlery and glass end up on the bare table.

Can I put hot dishes on them?
Use a proper trivet on top. Woven natural fibre is not a heat shield.

How do I clean them?
Shake crumbs out rather than wiping them in, spot-clean rather than soaking, and dry them completely flat before stacking so they do not warp.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• Nordic Table Runner - Patterned Minimalist Runner for Dining and Console Tables
• Woven Dining Table Runner with Tassels - Textured Premium Fabric Runner
• 4 Piece Cotton Rope Woven Table Mat Set with Holder - Non-Slip Heat-Resistant Mats

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.