
Classic Placemat - Mmabila
Handwoven Art for Your Table
Transform your dining experience or add a touch of global elegance to any surface with our Classic Placemat. Meticulously handwoven from durable elephant grass by talented women in Northern Ghana, each placemat is a unique piece of functional art, showcasing intricate patterns and vibrant colours that bring warmth and character to your home.
Versatile Style for Every Setting
Whether for everyday meals or special occasions, these beautifully crafted placemats offer flexible elegance:
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Elevate dining: Protect your table in style while adding a sophisticated layer of natural texture and colour to your place settings.
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Stunning centrepiece: Use a single large placemat as a captivating base for your table's centrepiece, candles, or decorative bowls.
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Wall art & décor: Hang individually or arrange a collection on a wall to create an eye-catching display that celebrates global artistry and natural materials.
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Surface protection: A stylish way to protect side tables, consoles, or dressers from scratches, especially under vases or hot dishes.
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Thoughtful gifting: An ideal present for hosts, home decorators, or anyone who appreciates unique, ethically made home goods.
Empowering Women, Sustaining Communities
More than just a beautiful accessory for your table or home, your purchase of a Classic Placemat directly contributes to ASIGE's vital work. We are dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing fair paid work and sustainable livelihood opportunities for rural women in Ghana. Every intricate weave helps empower these women, enabling them to gain financial independence, support their families, and build brighter futures.
Artisan Craftsmanship & Distinctive Design
Each Classic Placemat is a unique piece of art, showcasing the precise, tight weaving patterns and the vibrant colours (or natural tones, like the one pictured) that reflect the creativity of our artisans. Made from sustainably sourced elephant grass, these placemats are not only beautiful but also eco-friendly. Their approximately 5mm thickness provides a substantial feel, while the wide array of available patterns ensures you can find the perfect match for your style.
Available in compact (approx. 30cm diameter) and regular (approx. 36cm diameter) sizes to perfectly suit your dining and decorating needs.
Size and weight
NB: All sizes and weights are approximate.
Care instructions
Wipe clean only. Do not use soap or laundry detergent.
Spray with water to reshape woven products. Allow to dry naturally.
Keep away from open flames and fireplaces.
Leather handles - wipe with wet cloth only.
Shipping information
All products are shipped from the UK and take 2-3 business days to process.
We offer free shipping in the UK for orders of £100 or more. Below that, shipping is £5.99 for standard, or £9.99 for express.
For Europe we have a flat fee of £21.99 for shipping.
For other international markets the shipping fee is £23.99.

Fair trade
We are proud to be a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) and a recognised producer under Scottish Fair Trade, both of which verify our commitment to ethical and transparent business practices. Our membership was granted following a rigorous audit of our supply chain, confirming that the women in our weaving communities are the primary beneficiaries of every product sold.