Japandi Table Mats

On a visit to Japan, you would notice the practice of Moritsuke, the Japanese art of food plating. It is about paying attention to the aesthetics of the dining experience, including what crockery to serve on and how the table is set and decorated, These table mats bear the design of the Ginkgo Biloba tree (known as ich?), the official tree of Tokyo. It is a sacred tree that has been a part of Japanese art and design for centuries. The mats are charcoal blue with a gold/brown detail, the design 3D in certain lights, even though it is printed onto flat, woven polyester. The material is both heat-resistant, and non-slip. The fact that the mats lie completely flat on the table, means you don't have to worry about uneven surfaces for your plates and serving platters. They are 38 cm in diameter, and they come in sets of four or six. The mats are washable, but avoid twisting them when wet, or wringing them out to dry!