Waltz Mug Coasters (2pcs) - Rush Weave

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52210879709_9025465bbe_b.jpg **|| Rush Waltz Mug Coaster||** Start with the "navel bottom" technique of rush weaving With hollow pattern Simple and crafty "Navel Bottom" is formed by the regular rotation and interweaving of several grasses like a rush waltz Grass and grass go side by side bulge in the middle is the trajectory of rotation *The recess at the bottom of the cup can accommodate the raised part in the middle without affecting the stability of the placement | Material Taiwan rush | Details Diameter 10cm ±1cm A set of two coasters *The hollow pattern on the coaster is shipped randomly *If you need customized size, please inform the designer | Packaging Simple/Recycled Packaging Materials ▶︎ Selected from the endemic plant in central Taiwan - Rush 100% hand-woven It is the most Taiwanese utensil ▶︎ Rush is the representative of natural fiber in Taiwan has a solid feel and unique fresh aroma ▶︎ The earthy touch is its beauty The rustic color is what makes it cute Each work is the result of feeding with heart and life It has accompanied us through many times I will also accompany you through the long years in the future ▶︎ Each grass has a unique color, different thickness like us are unique https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48575609502_de06cfb324_b.jpg **|| Inheritance of three generations of grass fragrance, inheritance of three generations of weaving||** "Xiquan" is a knitting shop from Dajia, Taichung for more than 70 years, and it is also the name of the founder's grandfather. We weave the long-standing culture of our hometown, and continue the authentic craftsmanship as a part of our daily life. The simple touch is derived from the comfortable planting feeling of nature. Grass fragrance is the fragrance of home and the taste of hometown. wwwwwwwww https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095081931_63202c460f_b.jpg **|| Rush (Schoenoplectus triqueter (L.) Palla) ||** | nickname Mat grass, Dajialin | Birthplace Central Taiwan - Lower Da'an River | character Ventilation and heat dissipation moisture wicking There is also a unique natural herbal fragrance~ It comes from a unique plant in central Taiwan - Taiwan Rush, which has a charming natural grassy fragrance. In the early days, rush grass was mostly woven straw mats, so it is also called "mat grass". It is very moisture-absorbing and breathable, and it is smooth and skin-friendly. It has a cool feeling when touched, and it will become more shiny as time goes on. , is a natural fiber with a sense of life. There has been a rush weaving culture in Taiwan for nearly 300 years. Every item is hand-woven by local grandmas and aunts, full of Taiwanese spirit. **|| Weaving process of rush||** Growth | After 3-4 months of growth Exposure | After harvesting, expose to the sun for about 5-7 days until golden yellow and dry completely Grass Sweeping | Classify the grass according to its length and remove some grass tails Grass picking | Grass with average thickness will be selected before weaving Grass pulling pants | pull out the leaves that have not fully grown from the grass head Hammergrass | Destroys the structure of the grass, making it soft and easy to weave If we want to weave finer items, there will be two more processes-"analyzing the grass" (subdivide the original triangular rush into two to three equal parts), "kneading the grass" (after kneading, the grass inside Vain fiber removal) **|| A short story of rush grass in Taiwan||** I heard from grandma and mother that people in the past knew how to raise grass They love black gold black gold rushes Rush color usually changes over time But some people want to accelerate into black gold Will use tea water to wipe make the grass darker **If you want to know more, please contact us**