Dong Mafai Placemat
Table essentials crafted from the land they refused to lose.
For over three decades, the grandmothers of Dong Mafai fought to save their land from limestone mining. Through protests, legal battles, and devastating loss, they refused to give up—and they won. Today, the land they defended is healing—replanted with native trees and tended by the same hands that saved it.
These women now weave placemats and coasters from native sedge grass, transforming their protected land into sustainable livelihoods. Each piece carries their story of resilience. When you bring these into your home, you're honoring their victory and supporting a future rooted in justice and care for the earth.
Hand-woven by the grandmothers who won the fight
Sedge grass from the land they saved
Easy care: wipe clean or rinse and dry
No chemicals: just original tones, naturally dyed
Every purchase funds community restoration
How They’re Made
“It was my mother who taught me how to weave.”
Ma Lam, 64
“To do something well, you put your heart and soul into it. To me, it’s mat-making.”
Ma Kwan, 63
Hear From The Weavers
“It’s usually the women who do, but anyone can learn how to weave.”
Ma Grom, 64
