Coiled newspaper hot mat - round

This unique hot mat reuses earth’s resources. Paper is coiled around broom bristle, joined with thread and glue, then starched for durability.

12" diameter

The artisan who made this hot mat worked with the Women's Multipurpose Cooperative in the Philippines, where many creative eco friendly products are made. The organization was started to create jobs for people who moved into the area around Baguio City hoping to work in the copper and gold mines. The cooperative helps women work together in groups, obtain government help in skills training, buy raw materials, provide an access to low interest loans to capitalize the industry and obtain titles to their land.

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