{"title":"Ugandan Woven Mats \u0026 Trays","description":"\u003cp\u003eUgandan woven mats and trays shaped by craft, community and the strength of the women behind them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Uganda, we work alongside an organisation supporting women and girls, where weaving becomes both a source of income and a pathway to independence. Using locally sourced banana fibre and raffia, these materials are carefully transformed into practical pieces through time-honoured techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach mat and tray reflects patience, skill and the continuation of craft, shaped by hands that bring both resilience and creativity into their work. Practical, durable and naturally textured, these are objects made to be used while carrying a deeper connection to the people who made them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"florence-ovalplacemat","title":"Florence | Banana Riddle \u0026 Raffia Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanana riddle and raffia mat \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in collaboration with an amazing NGO that supports marginalised women in Uganda We named this gorgeous oval placemat after Florence, the talented woman who wove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's durable, classic and Ideal to use as protection under your hot plates and more. We’ve had a loop added to this gorgeous mat so you can hang them up on your wall to create a beautiful display effortlessly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow is it made?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBanana riddle and raffia is cut into strips and dried out into the sun. The raffia is dyed using natural pigments from plants and vegetables and left out to dry again. The ladies then bunch the banana riddle and wrap raffia around them to create these stunning one-of-a-kind designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note as these are dyed naturally and handmade there will be a slight variation in the placemats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 x 40 x 1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banana Riddle and Raffia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eUganda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLove and care:\u003c\/strong\u003e To clean, dust with a dry cloth and air-dry to freshen and release odours. Wipe immediately if stained. If dry cloth is not sufficient to remove marks,  use a damp cloth to spot clean and ensure to air-dry them completely. The mats are 100% natural and if they are left wet or damp they will decompose. Do not store in a moist environment. We highly discourage for you to run these under the tap and avoid all contact with water if possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spindle Sisters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40970330931351,"sku":"FLORENCE001","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1388\/9687\/products\/Florence1-Spindle.webp?v=1669841033"},{"product_id":"friday-placemat","title":"Friday | Banana Riddle \u0026 Raffia Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanana riddle and raffia mat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in collaboration with an amazing NGO that supports marginalised women in Uganda We named this gorgeous neutral wave placemat after Friday, the talented woman who wove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's durable, classic and Ideal to use as protection under your hot plates, as chargers on your dinner table, protection under your large plant pots, wall decoration and more. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe’ve had a loop added to this gorgeous mat so you can hang them up on your wall to create a beautiful display effortlessly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with her sister \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.spindlebysisters.uk\/products\/noerine-placemat\" title=\"raffia placemat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNoerine\u003c\/a\u003e for a touch of boho-chic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow is it made?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBanana riddle and raffia is cut into strips and dried out into the sun. The raffia is dyed using natural pigments from plants and vegetables and left out to dry again. The ladies then bunch the banana riddle and wrap raffia around them to create these stunning one-of-a-kind designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note as these are handmade and there will be slight variation in the design. 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If dry cloth is not sufficient to remove marks,  use a damp cloth to spot clean and ensure to air-dry them completely. The mats are 100% natural and if they are left wet or damp they will decompose. Do not store in a moist environment. We highly discourage for you to run these under the tap and avoid all contact with water if possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spindle Sisters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40970352590999,"sku":"FRIDAY001","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/1388\/9687\/products\/Friday-setting.jpg?v=1722780136"},{"product_id":"noerine-placemat","title":"Noerine | Banana Riddle \u0026 Raffia Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanana riddle and raffia mat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in collaboration with an amazing NGO that supports marginalised women in Uganda We named this gorgeous neutral wave placemat after Friday, the talented woman who wove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's durable, classic and Ideal to use as protection under your hot plates, as chargers on your dinner table, protection under your large plant pots, wall decoration and more. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe’ve had a loop added to this gorgeous mat so you can hang them up on your wall to create a beautiful display effortlessly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair Noerine with her sophisticated sister \u003ca title=\"raffia placemat\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spindlebysisters.uk\/products\/friday-placemat\"\u003eFriday \u003c\/a\u003eto create some tablescape magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow is it made?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBanana riddle and raffia is cut into strips and dried out into the sun. 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If dry cloth is not sufficient to remove marks,  use a damp cloth to spot clean and ensure to air-dry them completely. The mats are 100% natural and if they are left wet or damp they will decompose. Do not store in a moist environment. 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