
Natural
Natural placemats – elegant, timeless & sustainable.
The set table is often in focus here with us at Dixie. Our goal is to make the dining table a welcoming place to enjoy all kinds of meals, large and small, for everyday life and parties. We want to help you create an inviting feeling that brings people together, and encourages laughter, lively conversations, as well as quiet, peaceful moments all by yourself.
A great way to create that caring, cozy, close-to-nature feeling is to dress the table with timelessly elegant natural placemats. Exclusive handmade placemats of carefully selected material, where each one is unique and has its own story to tell.
We’re extra fond of jute, seagrass and linen, and in this article it’s the first two materials that play the lead part. Our different jute placemats are gathered in the Elin and Ella collections, and Emil is the name that our seagrass placemats carries. These collections not only come in different color variations and shades – they also come in several designs and shapes to suit both different preferences and occasions, as well as the shape of your table.
see all placematsRelaxed or elegantly sober
Rustic, relaxed, minimalistic, or seasonal? Whatever feels right at the moment, you can transform the expression in your table setting with simple means – one thing remains and works in all situations – the placemat in natural materials.
Our beautiful handmade placemats of jute and seagrass come with high quality and a naturally luxurious feeling, where each placemat is crafted with great care.
With their natural color changes in sober shades as a base, you have endless possibilities to vary and renew your table setting to suit all contexts.
For more inspiration on how you can create a beautiful table setting with simple means, we recommend our article Table setting tips.
Get in shape
So, what shape should you choose? First and foremost you should go with what you prefer, but some are particularly well suited to different dining table shapes.
RECTANGULAR PLACEMATS
The most traditional shape of a placemat is rectangular, which looks great on a rectangular or square table. The placemat enhances a symmetric impression together with the straight lines of the table. But that doesn’t mean strict and dull. The soft, dynamic natural material deserves all the praise for that.
ROUND PLACEMATS
Let’s take a closer look at the widely popular round shaped placemat. We see that it fits nicely with all types of tables, including the round and elliptical shapes that are challenging from a placemat perspective. In the case of a rectangular table, the deviance with a round shape truly brings an exciting expression.
oval PLACEMATS
A newer and increasingly common shape is the oval placemat, that works best for square and elliptical dining tables. This also gives a new dimension to the table setting thanks to its rounded shape and soft lined expression.
Ella – jute placemats
The products in our popular placemat collection “Ella” are handmade from machine-spun jute yarn. They are adorned with decorative jute stitches in a zigzag pattern, which gives a distinctive look that is so appreciated by many. The unique feeling is emphasized by the fact that we mix colored and natural jute yarn. Among our natural color combinations, you’ll find everything from darker tones in brownish-black to light natural white.
These placemats are available in both round and oval shapes – all reversible – and thanks to their stylish appearance, they are perfect for all seasons and occasions.
Ella as coasters, rugs & bags
In two of our color schemes, namely black/natural and white/natural, you will also find matching coasters in sets of six, where the round mini-storage-box is perfect for your bottled beverage. But that’s not all! Ella is also available as rugs and bags, e.g. acting as your perfect beach bag!
discover collection ellaElin – jute placemats
Elin is our handmade collection of soft braided or twisted placemats and jute baskets that take your table setting to whole new levels.
The Elin collection is also made of jute yarn, but unlike Ella, the yarn is hand-spun, which gives a soft, shiny and luxurious expression. Here, we use natural-colored or bleached jute, sometimes combined. Part of this range is made in a sober natural grey twisted binding, adding yet another dimension to the look.
These reversible placemats are hand-woven into a classic round or oval shape that fits most dining table shapes.
The baskets in the sober Elin collection are available in different sizes and designs, with or without lids. They are great for all purposes, including being a beautiful part of your table setting. The aim is for all products in the collection to harmonize and complement each other, both in terms of its natural shades and soft shapes.
EXPLORE COLLECTION elinElin & Ella – placemats in jute
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Placemat Ella brown/black d.38cm
48315 -
Placemat Ella blue/black d.38cm
48316 -
Placemat Ella brown/natural d.38cm
48317 -
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Coaster Ella white/natural d10,5cm
48318 -
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Coaster Ella black/natural d10,5cm
48319 -
Placemat Ella pure white d38cm
48321 -
Placemat Ella pure black d38cm
48322 -
Placemat Ella pure natural d38cm
48323 -
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Placemat Ella pure brown d38cm
48324 -
Placemat Ella soft green d38cm
48325 -
Placemat Ella soft blue d38cm
48326 -
Placemat twist Elin nat.grey d38cm
48327 -
Placemat twist Elin nat.grey oval
48328 -
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Coaster Ella pure black d10,5cm
48331 -
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Coaster Ella pure white d10,5cm
48332 -
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Coaster Ella pure brown d10,5cm
48333 -
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Coaster Elin white d10,5cm
48334 -
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Coaster Elin natural d10,5cm
48335 -
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Coaster Elin twisted natural grey d10,5cm
48336 -
Placemat Ella white/natural d38cm
49168 -
Placemat Ella black/natural d38cm
49169 -
Placemat Ella white/natural oval
49171 -
Placemat Ella black/natural oval
49172 -
Placemat Ella red oval
49173 -
Placemat Elin natural d38cm
49194 -
Placemat Elin natural oval
49196 -
Placemat Elin white d38cm
49197 -
Placemat Elin white oval
49198
Emil – seagrass placemats
Emil is a collection of handmade products of durable seagrass with a discreet and classic expression – so obvious, so loved, and always right.
Something extra exciting about the Emil collection is that you can choose an all-natural design or a style with a decorative edging of colored jute yarn in black or white. These give a different and distinct expression to your table setting.
The placemats are available in rectangular, round, and some in oval shapes, so anything is possible here. Reversible? Of course! The Emil collection also includes matching table baskets in a variety of shapes & sizes, with and without lids. Don’t miss the matching coasters that give that complete look to you table setting.
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Emil – placemats & baskets
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Cylinder large Emil white S/3
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Bread basket Emil white S/3
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Cylinder large Emil black S/3
45511 -
Bread basket Emil black S/3
45512 -
Cylinder w.lid large Emil natural S/2
45513 -
Bread basket Emil natural S/3
45514 -
Cylinder small Emil natural S/3
45515 -
Cylinder small Emil white S/3
45516 -
Cylinder small Emil black S/3
45517 -
Basket small Emil black S/4
45534 -
Basket small Emil white S/4
45535 -
Basket small Emil natural S/4
45536 -
Cylinder w.lid small Emil natural S/2
45537 -
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Cylinder large Emil brown S/3
45567 -
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Cylinder small Emil brown S/3
45568 -
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Bread basket Emil brown S/3
45569 -
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Basket small Emil brown S/4
45570 -
Placemat Emil white 47x35cm
48240 -
Placemat Emil black 47x35cm
48241 -
Placemat Emil natural oval
48244 -
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Coaster Emil natural d10,5cm
48320 -
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Placemat Emil brown d40cm
48329 -
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Placemat Emil brown 47x35cm
48330 -
Placemat Emil white d40cm
49141 -
Placemat Emil black d40cm
49142 -
Placemat Emil natural d38cm
49143
Mix or match?
As already mentioned, we offer a variety of lovely and durable baskets of natural materials to enhance your table setting. You have them to place bread, small dishes, and snacks or for a flower pot or vase on the table. It’s close at hand to consistently use the same material and shade as your selected placemats, which will create a homogenous and harmonious feel.
However, mixing our collections or natural materials adds another dimension to the table setting. We like to mix seaweed with jute and twisted jute with braided jute, which gives an exciting but still cohesive expression. Give it a try and see what you like best!
Jute & seagrass at the table
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Bread basket Emil natural S/3
45514 -
Cylinder w.lid small Emil natural S/2
45537 -
Box w. lid Esther natural S/2
45558 -
Basket/bag Esther natural S/2
45559 -
Basket round Esther natural S/3
45560 -
Basket mini twist Elin nat.grey S/4
45561 -
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Laundry basket slim Esther natural
45562 -
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Cylinder basket Elin natural/black S/3
45563 -
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Cylinder large Elin black S/2
45564 -
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Cylinder w.lid small Elin blackS/2
45565 -
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Bread basket Elin black S/3
45566 -
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Cylinder large Emil brown S/3
45567 -
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Cylinder small Emil brown S/3
45568 -
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Bread basket Emil brown S/3
45569 -
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Basket small Emil brown S/4
45570 -
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Bag Esther natural S/2
45571 -
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Drawer mini Esther rect S/3
45572 -
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Bread basket Esther round S/3
45573 -
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Bag Ella granit mixed
45574 -
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Bag Ella brick mixed
45575 -
Placemat Emil black 47x35cm
48241 -
Placemat Ella pure white d38cm
48321 -
Placemat Ella pure black d38cm
48322 -
Placemat Ella pure natural d38cm
48323 -
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Placemat Ella pure brown d38cm
48324 -
Placemat Ella soft green d38cm
48325 -
Placemat Ella soft blue d38cm
48326 -
Placemat twist Elin nat.grey d38cm
48327 -
Placemat twist Elin nat.grey oval
48328 -
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Placemat Emil brown d40cm
48329 -
New
Placemat Emil brown 47x35cm
48330 -
New
Coaster Ella pure black d10,5cm
48331 -
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Coaster Ella pure white d10,5cm
48332 -
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Coaster Ella pure brown d10,5cm
48333 -
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Coaster Elin white d10,5cm
48334 -
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Coaster Elin natural d10,5cm
48335 -
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Coaster Elin twisted natural grey d10,5cm
48336 -
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Placemat Esther natural d38cm
48337 -
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Trivet Esther natural d20+d25 cm
48338 -
Placemat Elin natural d38cm
49194
Our placemat materials

Natural jute placemats
Our durable jute placemats with a genuine natural feel, are made by hand in Bangladesh. They are available in both round and oval shapes, with different bindings in a harmonious neutral color scheme.
SEE ALL JUTE PLACEMATSNatural seagrass placemats
Our lovely handmade placemats in seagrass highlights and creates a soft framing for your table setting. There is great care behind the making of each individual tablet. Some of our seagrass placemats are decorated with an edging of jute in black or white. Seagrass is a fast-growing material often found on the shoreline and along river banks. When dried, it becomes strong and flexible, which makes it optimal for braiding into beautiful durable products.
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