Upcycled Newspaper Table Mats Handcrafted by Women Artisans - Round (Pack of 3)
The Product
Add a pop of sunshine to your dining table or side table with these upcycled paper mats in cheery orange and yellow! They are handmade by rural women recycling artisans from Haryana using paper rolls that are intricately woven to give them a flawless finish. They are sturdy and heat and water resistant. The next time you have guests over, flaunt your eco-friendly habits using these unique table mats!
Cleaning Instructions - Wipe the mats gently with a wet cloth and let it dry.
Product specifications
Product description: Upcycled Newspaper Table Mats Handcrafted by Women Artisans - Round (Pack of 3)
Package contains: Pack of 3 Upcycled Newspaper Table Mats Handcrafted by Women Artisans
Material: Newspaper, adhesive, lacquer, thinner, colour
Package Dimensions (cm): 20 x 20 x 0.5
Weight: 236g
Your Impact
The makers of this product work with 300 rural women from Haryana who are given skill development training and continuous market opportunities. These women earn a livelihood to support themselves and their children by making products out of waste newspaper and stationery collected from offices. The waste is turned into useful products that are eco-friendly, unique, innovative, long-lasting and durable. The paper products are intricately made by hand and make use of natural colours and lacquer to make them sturdy and long-lasting. They make a wide range of products from home decor, table decor, stationery, jewellery, festival products, corporate gifting products, paper mache products and many more. The women artisans join together to form the 'Paper Wing Association' where they are socially, economically and individually empowered.
Through this purchase, you are supporting and promoting the recycling movement and helping to reduce the number of reusable papers sent to landfills each year. You are also doing your bit in providing a source of income to rural women.
Why We Like It
We believe that sustainable living is the need of the hour. We love how this product not only helps to add to the aesthetics of your table but also helps achieve a litter-free and cleaner environment by recycling paper waste. We also love how this product helps to provide a livelihood to the rural women of Haryana.
Reethu Says
I love how these eco-friendly table mats liven up my dining table! They are a great conversation starter whenever I have guests over!