Impressively large in size, this quartet of lovely Rectangular Morocco Cork Table Mats from Ladelle make a table setting look ultra-smart with no effort at all – the white tile print is a pretty mix and match medley that’s sure to bring a classy vibe to every meal. Heat-resistant and easy to wipe clean, they’re great for family suppers and formal dinners alike.> With all the non-slip qualities of natural cork, they’ll protect your tabletop from heat damage and scratches, and look great too. About Ladelle Ladelle is a homeware company based in Melbourne, Australia, who have been creating and designing quality homeware products for nearly 30 years. They offer an extensive range of products that are perfect for adding a finishing touch to any room, or any occasion. Sustainable cork Like all oak trees, the Cork Oak lives for hundreds of years, but unlike most oaks, the Cork Oak is an evergreen that carries foliage all year round – and unlike any other variety of tree, it can be stripped of its incredibly versatile bark without suffering. Able to regenerate every 9 years, cork is harvested by skilled artisan families who’ve often worked the same trees for many generations – they take around 8 years to learn the technique of ‘peeling’ the thick layer of cork from a tree with a specialised axe, starting with the branches and finishing with the trunk. Once harvested, the cork is flattened and dried before being turned into wine corks and table mats and there’s no waste – every scrap of cork can be used for something useful! Find out about harvesting the Cork Oak here. Cork can be wiped clean with a damp cloth if anything gets spilt during a meal.
