{"product_id":"6-piece-woven-rectangular-placemat-set-fringed-natural-table-mats","title":"6 Piece Woven Rectangular Placemat Set - Fringed Natural Table Mats","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRectangular\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the cutlery beside it, which is what makes a setting look composed rather than improvised. That is the practical argument for this \u003cstrong\u003e6 Piece Woven Placemat Set\u003c\/strong\u003e over round alternatives. Six mats covers a full table, and the \u003cstrong\u003ewoven\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 placemats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoven with fringed edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefines place settings and protects the table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy rectangular rather than round?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA rectangle takes the plate and the cutlery beside it. On a round mat, cutlery and glass end up on the bare table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I put hot dishes on them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a proper trivet on top. Woven natural fibre is not a heat shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShake crumbs out rather than wiping them in, spot-clean rather than soaking, and dry them completely flat before stacking so they do not warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you deliver outside Nairobi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nordic-table-runner-patterned-minimalist-runner-for-dining-and-console-tables\"\u003eNordic Table Runner - Patterned Minimalist Runner for Dining and Console Tables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/woven-dining-table-runner-with-tassels-textured-premium-fabric-runner\"\u003eWoven Dining Table Runner with Tassels - Textured Premium Fabric Runner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/4-piece-cotton-rope-woven-table-mat-set-with-holder-non-slip-heat-resistant-mats\"\u003e4 Piece Cotton Rope Woven Table Mat Set with Holder - Non-Slip Heat-Resistant Mats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. 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