{"product_id":"tsvimbo-gray-placemats-set-of-2","title":"Tsvimbo Gray Placemats - Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of refined global style to your table with these gorgeous Gray Tsvimbo Placemats! Tsvimbo means \"sticks\" in Shona, the language (and name) of the largest tribe in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-q4hhwsul84.mybigcommerce.com\/by-country\/zimbabwe\/\"\u003eZimbabwe\u003c\/a\u003e where these lovely placemats are made. The designs are drawn by hand with Sadza, (a porridge-like paste of maize which is also a traditional staple food of Zimbabwe), then laid out in the sun to dry. The fabric then gets painted by hand and baked in an industrial oven to reinforce the colors and prevent running when washed. After that, the dried Sadza gets scraped off creating an amazing crackled effect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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 Gray Tsvimbo Napkins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice is for a set of 2 placemats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% cotton\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: 14\" x  20\"\u003cbr\u003eMade in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store-q4hhwsul84.mybigcommerce.com\/by-country\/zimbabwe\/\"\u003eZimbabwe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare instructions: Machine wash in cold water, tumble dry low, warm iron.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TONGA TEXTILES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42981661212749,"sku":"TTTM-DTLIN-BLUGRA","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/8480\/3149\/files\/TTTM-DTLIN-BLUGRA_TTNP-DTLIN-BLUGRA__95394.1705508930.1280.1280.jpg?v=1778593684","url":"https:\/\/mbare.com\/products\/tsvimbo-gray-placemats-set-of-2","provider":"Mbare Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}