Koloman Moser Placemat Set - Geometric
Where Vienna Secession artistry meets your dining table through the hands of four skilled artisans.
Geometric artistry meets conscious craftsmanship
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
The Koloman Moser Placemat Set brings timeless European artistry to your dining table through intricate geometric patterns inspired by the Vienna Secession movement. Each placemat showcases vibrant yellow and black designs hand-pressed onto an almond-white cotton base, creating a striking visual foundation for meaningful meals.
Four skilled artisans collaborate to create each piece: wood carvers craft the blocks, block printers stamp the designs using natural dyes, Kantha stitchers add delicate borders, and dye specialists ensure rich color saturation. The hand-carved wooden blocks are dipped in natural dyes and carefully pressed onto pure cotton fabric, then enhanced with traditional hand-stitched Kantha borders.
Created in small batches, these placemats celebrate the beauty of handmade imperfection, with subtle variations that make each piece unique. More than functional tableware, this collection transforms everyday dining into a celebration of artistic heritage and conscious living.
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The artisan behind these quilts believes in the power of traditional craft to tell stories that matter. Each piece begins with hand-carved wooden blocks and vibrant dyes, techniques that bring patterns to life in ways that feel both timeless and fresh. The maker works with four different specialists, honoring the deep knowledge that wood carvers, block printers, dye experts, and quiltmakers each bring to the process.
More than creating beautiful bedding, this craftsperson carries a mission close to the heart. For every quilt created, a partnership provides meals to children in need for an entire month, weaving purpose into every hand-pressed design. The work springs from memories of childhood filled with spices, sun, and verdant colors, a return to richness and love that now flows into homes around the world.
What started as a simple desire to craft the warmest, coziest quilts possible has grown into something deeper. By bringing printed shells directly to quiltmakers' homes and supporting traditional techniques, the maker ensures that ancient wisdom continues to flourish in modern times.
• 100% cotton fabric base
• Natural dyes for color application
• Hand-carved wooden printing blocks
• Traditional Kantha stitching thread
• Size: 13 inches x 18 inches per placemat
• Available in sets of 4 or 6 pieces
• Includes matching napkins with purchase
• Handmade in India
• Ships from California
• Fair Trade certified production
• Handmade artisan crafted
• Small batch production
• Natural dye processes
• Machine wash on gentle cycle with cold water only
• Lay flat to dry to preserve shape and colors
• Avoid bleach or harsh detergents
• Iron on low heat if needed
• Store flat to maintain geometric pattern alignment
Q: What makes these placemats different from machine-made geometric designs?
A: Each placemat requires four specialized artisans working with hand-carved wooden blocks and natural dyes, creating authentic variations impossible with machine production.
Q: Are the geometric patterns historically accurate to Koloman Moser's work?
A: The designs draw inspiration from Koloman Moser's Vienna Secession geometric patterns, adapted for contemporary dining while honoring the artistic heritage.
Q: How do I care for hand block printed placemats?
A: Machine wash on gentle cycle with cold water and lay flat to dry to preserve the natural dyes and hand-stitched Kantha borders.
Q: What's included with each placemat set?
A: Sets include 4 or 6 placemats measuring 13 by 18 inches, plus matching napkins, all featuring the same geometric design.
Q: Will the colors fade with washing?
A: The natural dyes are designed for regular use, though gentle cold water washing helps maintain vibrancy over time.
Q: What is Kantha stitching and why does it matter?
A: Kantha is a traditional hand-stitching technique that creates decorative borders, adding both beauty and durability to each placemat.
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The Maker’s Circle represents the heart of what we believe in. Our 10 guiding values reflect how we curate, connect, and celebrate the people behind the goods within our slow living community. These are the values our makers strive for.
- Slow Living Values – Purpose driven, intentional creation
- Transparent Sourcing – Honest origins and clear practices
- Safe Materials – Non toxic, body safe, and eco friendly
- Small Batch Crafted – Made in limited quantities with care
- Handmade Quality – Human touch and artisan skill in every detail
- Timeless Craftsmanship – Enduring beauty and thoughtful function
- Ethical Production – Fair labor and responsible practices
- Sustainable Practices – Respect for nature at every stage
- Positive Energy – Made with love, gratitude, and good intention
- Conscious Packaging – Minimal, recyclable, or biodegradable materials
Each item ships directly from the maker’s workshop or studio. You may receive multiple packages, each crafted and packed by the artisans themselves.
We want you to love what you ordered, but we understand returns happen. Most items can be returned within 30 days if unused and in original condition. Some makers have unique return policies, which we honor respectfully.
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