Presented in 13 different colour combinations, these placemats are made in the Kurashiki Hampu canvas fabric. Kurashiki in west Japan is known for its history in textile manufacture. This includes some of the worlds most valued denim jeans for example, and a canvas fabric known as hampu (sail cloth), made since 1888. These placemats are made in this canvas, and reassuring quality and feel. The striped motifs offer a playful, slightly nautical sense. Adjustable to season and occasion, the resilient fabric means they can also be used for outdoor dining. They will keep their shape when washed, and will age pleasantly with use. The fabric was woven in Kurashiki on craftsperson operated machinery, while the sewing of the individual pieces took place in Osaka. They are 30cm by 40cm. **About Kurashiki Hampu** Kurashiki Hampu is a durable canvas fabric, with deep roots in the history of Japanese textile manufacture. On the reclaimed lands of the Kojima bay, in Kurashiki west Japan,