Turquoise Patterned Placemats (Set of 4)

This beautiful set of 4 placemats is a Malena exclusive and original design that we created with our artisan partners in Rwanda. These are perfect for a dinner party or for sprucing up break fast every day. Each one has the signature stitching pattern of our artisan partner, and has a unique heart hand sewn on the back as well. Malena is proud to collaborate with this women’s cooperative in Kigali, Rwanda. In addition to being a sewing cooperative, they offer free education for women. They also organize workshops on gender equality, women's rights and gender-based violence. They were established with the aim to support local, disadvantaged women to continue their education and training, and to gain better opportunities for employment. Together, they have created a project to address problems faced today by many young Rwandan women, such as struggling with socio-political and individual consequences of gender based discrimination, violence and poverty, reproductive rights, child care,