Add a touch of mountain craftsmanship to your tea routine with the mrak Allo Knit Cloth. Hand-knitted from wild Himalayan giant nettle fibers, this linen coaster offers a silky sheen alongside a soft, wool-like texture. It comes in a small 5cm square size weighing roughly 1g, ideal for tiny teacups, sake cups, or glasses, as well as a 10cm square size weighing around 3g, perfect for mugs, teapots, or a small flower vase.
The brand mrak was founded in Fukuoka to celebrate traditional ethnic handcrafts from Asian mountain regions, blending them thoughtfully with a refined Japanese aesthetic. Allo is the Nepalese word for giant nettle, a resilient plant native to the Himalayan highlands. Female artisans in Nepal process the fibers and knit each piece entirely by hand. Fibers grown in the sun naturally yield darker tones, while those grown in the shade turn out lighter, so no two coasters are ever quite the same.
This brand new, handcrafted piece is expected to deepen in color and character with use. The natural fibers are light and quick-drying, and actually grow stronger when wet. To keep the rhythmic, wavy weave looking its best, wash gently by hand with a neutral detergent and dry flat in the shade.
mrak Allo knitted coaster, handmade in the Himalayan mountain region of Nepal from Himalayan giant nettle, a type of hemp. The approximately 5 cm square size is ideal for small teacups, sake cups, or glasses.
The fiber is soft like wool, lightweight, durable, quick-drying, and becomes stronger when wet. It develops a deeper color with use. Natural, silk-like luster, rippling knit texture, and subtle sheerness add character to table settings or interiors.
Each piece is handmade by Himalayan women artisans, so dimensions, shape, knit density, and color vary. Color may range from light to dark depending on growing conditions. Dye-related shrinkage, wrinkles, and uneven color are inherent characteristics of the material.
Approximate weight: 1 g. Material: Himalayan giant nettle fiber. Origin: Himalayan mountain region, Nepal.
Hand wash separately with neutral detergent and dry flat in the shade. Do not machine wash, tumble dry, or iron at high heat or humidity.
