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Brown Mitsetse Placemats - Set of 2

Sale price$25.00 Regular price$50.00
SKU: TTTM-LIN-LTBR

Add a touch of refined global style to your table with these beautiful Brown MItsetse Placemats! Mitsetse means "lines" in Shona, the language (and name) of the largest tribe in Zimbabwe where these lovely placemats are made. The designs are drawn by hand with a resist painting process, similar to batik but with a Sadza (a porridge-like paste of maize which is also a traditional staple food of Zimbabwe), which gives it its fantastic crackled look and then laid out in the sun to dry. 

These placemats are made in Zimbabwe in a workshop that that employs both men and women, empowering them through training and reliable long term employment helping to alleviate poverty within the community. They look great matched with the Brown MItsetse Napkins!

Price is for a set of 2 placemats.

100% cotton
Measurements: 14" x  20"
Made in Zimbabwe

Care instructions: Machine wash in cold water, tumble dry low, warm iron.

Material

Cotton

Dimension

14" x 20"

Product Care Instructions

See product description

Origin

Harare, Zimbabwe

Time to make

3-6 days
brown concentric lines placemat and napkin
Brown Mitsetse Placemats - Set of 2 Sale price$25.00 Regular price$50.00

meet the maker

Tonga Textiles

📍Harare, Zimbabwe

" A unique blend of traditional techniques, contemporary design, and the rich visual heritage of Zimbabwe"

Founded by Zimbabwean-born artist Jeremiah Makaza, Tonga Textiles has grown from a family-run workshop into one of the leading producers of handcrafted Sadza Batiks in Zimbabwe. Based in Harare, the company works with a skilled team of artisans who transform fabric into vibrant works of art using a meticulous batik process that is completed entirely by hand. Each piece reflects a unique blend of traditional techniques, contemporary design, and the rich visual heritage of Zimbabwe, resulting in textiles that are both distinctive and deeply authentic.

At the heart of Tonga Textiles is a commitment to craftsmanship, sustainability, and community empowerment. Through fair-trade practices and artisan training programs, the organization creates meaningful employment opportunities for both men and women, helping artisans develop skills that foster long-term economic independence. As their work has evolved, the artisans of Tonga Textiles have continued to innovate while remaining true to the handmade traditions that define their craft, creating exceptional textiles that celebrate the creativity, culture, and spirit of contemporary Africa.