{"product_id":"natural-centre-mat-with-cowrie-shells-from-ghana","title":"NATURAL CENTRE MAT WITH COWRIE SHELLS FROM GHANA","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATURAL PLACEMAT WITH COWRIE SHELLS FROM GHANA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted by Master Weaver Raymond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese placemats are made especially for Emmela by Raymond, a talented artisan based in Accra, Ghana. Known for his skill and precision, Raymond has perfected a weaving technique that produces a beautiful, organic pattern developed over years of practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural \u0026amp; Organic Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach placemat is woven from 100% Veta Vera (Elephant grass) and edged with cowrie shells sourced in Ghana. The result is a striking mix of natural texture and subtle coastal detail — perfect for both everyday dining and special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Beauty of Handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo two placemats are exactly alike. Being handwoven, they may carry slight imperfections or variations in weave and finish. These are not flaws but signs of authentic craftsmanship, making each piece unique and full of character — unlike mass-produced factory tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandwoven by Raymond in Accra, Ghana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Veta Vera (Elephant grass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdged with Ghanaian cowrie shells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. 30cm diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emmela","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48165727862935,"sku":"sku-42857556213950","price":15.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/3879\/6439\/files\/Natural_cowrie_shell_placemat.jpg?v=1787652036","url":"https:\/\/www.thecuratedstore.co.uk\/products\/natural-centre-mat-with-cowrie-shells-from-ghana","provider":"The Curated Store UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}