{"product_id":"handmade-cotton-coasters","title":"Coasters, Set of 2 - Handmade with Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg height=\"139\" width=\"423\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Trust_Badges_2aa96893-67ed-4dee-8135-8ec59be042fc_480x480.png?v=1617258684\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Cotton Coasters 🇹🇭✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Thai souvenir you actually use, not one you put on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur handmade cotton \u003cstrong\u003ecoasters\u003c\/strong\u003e bring a craft touch to the table, the coffee corner and family gatherings. They absorb properly, they wash, and they keep working. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not moulded plastic that gets thrown out within a year. They work equally well as something for your own home, a gift for a foreign friend, or a favour your guests keep and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Asha village, Chiang Rai, Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eØ10.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHand washable\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAvailable with a label or in a paper gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Akha Women\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/AkhaMa-De-ChristmasOrnamentsbyAkhaWomen-SocialEntrepriseThailand-WomenEmpowermentThailand-Logo_160x160.jpg?v=1692445983\" alt=\"Akha Ma-De - Handmade Cotton Coasters by Akha Women - Social Enterprise Thailand - Women Empowerment Thailand - Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese coasters are handmade by Akha women through the AKHA MA-DE social program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis set is knotted by Abu Jor, Abu Jan and Ama Mishu.\u003c\/strong\u003e We can tell you who made yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery purchase \u003cstrong\u003edirectly supports these women and creates opportunity in their community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"article_cta page-width right\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/collections\/thai-souvenirs\"\u003eSee all our Thai souvenirs and handmade favours here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBulk Orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor weddings, retirements, corporate gifts or hotel welcome gifts, we make these up as sets with \u003cstrong\u003eno minimum order quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eChoose your own colours, and add engraving or a logo tag. Please \u003cstrong\u003econtact us\u003c\/strong\u003e for a quotation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContact Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can reach us any time through \u003cstrong\u003eMessenger\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eInstagram\u003c\/strong\u003e or our \u003cstrong\u003e\"Contact Us\"\u003c\/strong\u003e page\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/macramebynichaofficial\" title=\"Facebook Macrame by Nicha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Nicha_stamp_2e77c003-dc1b-4d6e-914d-8304710b7c09_480x480.png?v=1617375680\" alt=\"Facebook Macrame by Nicha\" width=\"77\" height=\"77\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"null\" title=\"Instagram Macrame by Nicha\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/macrame.by.nicha\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"78\" width=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Untitled_design_2385bbd8-9a7a-485d-be87-3d48c7dfd188_480x480.jpg?v=1618226698\" alt=\"Instagram Macrame by Nicha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e↑ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReach us here ↑\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and Shipping:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDelivery within Thailand takes approximately 5 to 10 working days. Because our products are handmade, delivery times can vary depending on how many orders are in production.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor international or express shipping, please contact us\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns and Exchanges:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe accept returns and exchanges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlease contact us within 7 days of receiving your order\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSend the item back within 14 days of receiving it\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe buyer covers return shipping where the reason for dissatisfaction is not caused by a third party. If the returned item is not in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Product images are for presentation purposes only and each piece may differ slightly from the photo. Colours may appear different on screen depending on your device settings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e** As each piece is handmade, the dimensions given in the product details may vary by approximately +\/- 2 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is a Coaster, and What Do Thai People Call It?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecoaster\u003c\/strong\u003e is the small mat you put under a glass or a coffee cup, to catch the condensation running down the outside before it reaches the table. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Thai it goes by three names that all mean the same object: \u003cstrong\u003eที่รองแก้ว\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eจานรองแก้ว\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eแผ่นรองแก้ว\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn English you will also see it written as a \u003cstrong\u003edrink coaster\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most overlooked object on the table, and the one that decides whether your wooden table has white rings on it in two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Coaster Material Actually Absorbs? An Honest Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are shopping for an \u003cstrong\u003eabsorbent coaster\u003c\/strong\u003e, the material is the only thing that really matters. Here is the straight comparison, including where cotton loses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton.\u003c\/strong\u003e The most absorbent of the group, because the water goes into the fabric rather than sitting on top of it. Silent when you put a glass down, light, and washable indefinitely. The limits: not for very hot dishes, and coffee or red wine will stain if left to dry. Wash it soon and it lifts out.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic and diatomite stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely absorbent and good looking, but heavy, noisy when a glass lands, and they break when dropped.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCork.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and cheap, but it frays and discolours with use.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable and handsome, but it barely absorbs anything. The water pools on the surface and reaches your table anyway.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone and acrylic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waterproof, easy to rinse, inexpensive. But they do not absorb, and they read as disposable rather than as something in your home.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShort version: if you want real absorbency that lasts, cotton wins. If you regularly put very hot items down, buy ceramic or wood instead. We do not make something that solves every problem, and we would rather not claim we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Care for Cotton Coasters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHand wash in cool or warm water with a mild soap\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor coffee, tea or wine, wash while the stain is still wet. It lifts far more easily\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSqueeze the water out gently, do not wring hard, and dry in the shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eNo ironing needed. Knotted cotton returns to shape as it dries\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEvery piece is handmade, so sizes vary slightly and no two are identical. That is the nature of handwork, not a defect\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoasters as Souvenirs and Favours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCotton coasters work well as a \u003cstrong\u003egift for a foreign friend\u003c\/strong\u003e, because they are flat, light and unbreakable, they fit in hand luggage, and the person actually uses them every day rather than putting them in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor weddings, retirements and company events, coasters are the \u003cstrong\u003efavour\u003c\/strong\u003e guests do not leave behind on the table. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose colours to match your theme, and add engraving or a logo tag. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/collections\/thai-souvenirs\"\u003eThai souvenirs and handmade favours collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macrame by Nicha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46482294341818,"sku":"MBN-XM-073","price":490.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Christmas_ornament_craftwomen_-_Akha_women_living_in_Chiang_Rai_-_Thailand.jpg?v=1765100029","url":"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/en\/products\/handmade-cotton-coasters","provider":"Macrame by Nicha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}