Saga Nishiki Silk Placemat – Silver Phoenix Floral

The phoenix appears only in times of peace and virtue — or so says the legend that has wound through Japanese, Chinese, and Persian culture for millennia. Here it is rendered in white thread on silver-grey Saga Nishiki silk, surrounded by delicate blossoms, in a piece of quiet and enduring elegance. Saga Nishiki is woven with silk over washi paper warp, a technique developed in Japan's Saga domain in the Edo period. Its surface carries an unusual depth: not the high sheen of charmeuse, but a softer luminosity, as if the light is coming from within. In silver-grey, the effect is particularly refined — the phoenix and flowers emerge from the ground like watermarks, present but never insistent. ✦ DETAILS • Material: Saga Nishiki silk (佐賀錦) — upcycled obi • Color: Silver / grey with white thread • Pattern: Phoenix and floral (*hōō hana-mon*) • Size: approx. 58cm × 30cm（22.8" × 11.8"） • Length can be customized upon request — please contact us. • One-of-a-kind piece ✦ HOW TO USE • Placemat for dining table • Tray or serving board liner • Display piece for tokonoma (Japanese alcove) • Photography and styling prop ✦ CARE • Dry clean recommended • Please note: silk may shrink if wet. • Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve silk luster ---