Water Hyacinth Placemat, Black and White Waves

• The natural fibre gives the table a tactile, organic surface rather than a flat printed finish.
• Black and white waves add movement without making the setting feel busy.
• It works well beneath a dinner plate, breakfast bowl or serving piece for a more considered place setting.
• The monochrome palette sits easily with plain ceramics, warm wood and simple glassware.
• Light enough to move and store easily, with enough visual presence to anchor a single setting.

This placemat is made from water hyacinth, a natural plant fibre with a firm, textured feel. It is woven by skilled artisans in Indonesia, giving the surface its distinctive layered look and gently irregular character.

The pattern has a clean graphic quality, with dark and pale bands moving across the mat like ripples. It brings contrast to neutral tableware and softens sharper modern settings with natural fibre.

Use it as a placemat for dining rather than as a trivet for very hot pans. Wipe gently with a dry or lightly damp cloth after use, then let it dry fully before storing. Natural fibres dislike prolonged damp, so keep it in a dry place between meals.

Water hyacinth is often used in woven homewares because it dries into a strong, textured fibre with a warm, natural presence. Here, that material is given a more modern mood through a black and white wave design. It suits slow breakfasts, relaxed dinners and tables where natural texture matters as much as colour.

Each placemat weighs 120 g. It is made from water hyacinth in Indonesia and belongs to the Java Placemats and Coasters range.

A good choice for someone who enjoys setting the table with natural materials, monochrome details and pieces that feel calm rather than decorative for decoration’s sake.