Band-e Amir Placemats

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Regular price: £85.00
Sale price: £85.00
Regular price
Unit price: per

These textured placemats, inspired by the design of our best-selling Band-e Amir Kilim, are handmade by talented weavers in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan.

Sold in sets of 4.

Dimensions: 30cm x 45cm

Free UK shipping on orders over £200
Free shipping to Europe on orders over £250/€290

Design

Please note that no two placemats are ever identical, they are characterised by slight irregularities that are typical of handmade pieces.

Shipping

Shipping Terms:

We will aim to dispatch orders within 3-4 working days of purchase date but please be aware that we are a small team and delays can occur.

* For addresses in the UK, estimate shipping time is 1-3 business days via DPD tracked.
* International shipping is available to all destinations via standard international post or DHL. For all addresses outside the UK, estimate shipping time is 5-12 business days.

We offer free shipping for:

UK orders over £200 (excluding rugs and furniture)

International shipping:

You can now take advantage of our Tax-Free Shipping service when shopping online for deliveries outside the UK. Simply add your chosen items to cart and UK VAT will be deducted from the cost of your purchase(s). A flat-rate delivery charge (depending on the delivery address) will be automatically added. Please note that customers outside of the UK may be required to pay import duties/local sales taxes upon delivery in the destination country; these are not included in the price of the goods you purchase and we cannot be responsible for the payment of these fees. Please contact customer@ishkar.com for an estimate of any local taxes and duties payable upon delivery in the destination country or contact your local customs office for further information.

Returns

Returns Policy:

We will be happy to offer a full refund (excluding shipping) on items returned within 14 days of receipt of delivery.

* Returned items must be unworn, unwashed and undamaged products purchased directly from ISHKAR.com.
* Proof of purchase is required.
* Sale Items are non-refundable.
* Custom and made-to-order objects are non-refundable unless faulty.
* Photography prints are printed to order and are therefore not refundable.
* For defective, damaged or incorrect items, please notify us within five days of delivery in order to receive a refund/exchange.
* Email us at customer@ishkar.com to organise the return.

Reviews

Story

The Impact

Each placemat has been handwoven by women in Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan. ISHKAR has worked with weavers in Afghanistan for years, initially working with women who’d been internally displaced because of drought, and now we’ve expanded our enterprise to other weavers across the country. With the new restrictions from the Taliban, women are prevented from almost all employment but weaving from home is one of the few livelihoods possible.

The Artisans

Every placemat is made by hand from start to finish. The process of making the wool and dyeing it is done by men, as is washing the final product. But the weaving of the placemat is done by women from in their own homes.

The Wool

These placemats are entirely made of Afghan Ghazni wool. Each strand of wool is individually spun by hand, and naturally dyed, giving the placemats great character.