Rhombus Placemat, Olive
Silk Road Collection
As part of our Silk Road Collection, we’ve partnered with talented Myanmar weavers and Palestinian glassblowers to produce these Rhombus woven placemats. These objects are heritage designs by the artisans, reflecting their historic traditions. This wonderful collaboration was made possible through our work with @turquoisemountain, a charity founded in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III, that restores historic areas and helps to preserve traditional crafts.
Turquoise Mountain is dedicated to fostering economic development while celebrates the rich cultural heritage of its artisans. The weavers who created these placemats are displaced from their homes by conflict in Myanmar. The initiative works closely with these skilled craftspeople to promote their heritage and create sustainable livelihoods, combining centuries-old techniques with contemporary design. These placemats were crafted on a backstrap loom, which was developed by ancient civilizations and is a highly-skilled and dying craft.
