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About the Ships Wheel Placemat & Coaster Set

The ships wheel is printed in a denim blue with pale aqua brush strokes, so it has a hand-painted, seaside look rather than a glossy one. It's the same artwork as the Ships Wheel design on our nautical chopping board, so the kitchen and table can match.

Each set is one placemat and one coaster, a single place setting, so buy one set per person. That makes it easy to mix designs: our Anchor Placemat & Coaster Set and our Cornish lobster tablemat are made in the same melamine and cork style, and nautical placemats and coasters in different designs look good together on one table.

At about 24 x 19cm, the placemat is more compact than a standard placemat, which is usually around 30 x 23cm. It takes a side plate or a smaller dinner plate comfortably, and it's a good fit for boats, caravans, trays and small tables where a full-size mat would hang over the edge. The 10cm coaster takes a mug or glass.

The melamine top wipes clean after a meal and the cork base protects your table and stops the mat sliding about. Don't put them in the dishwasher or leave them soaking, as cork-backed mats aren't made to be immersed. We don't have a heat rating for this set, so put pans straight from the oven or hob on a trivet.

A pair of sets makes a thoughtful present for sailors, boat owners or anyone setting up a seaside home. If you want coasters and placemats for a whole table, you can buy exactly the number you need and mix designs.