Pimpernel Creatures of Curiosity Placemats - Set of 4 Rectangular Cork Backed Table Mats with Botanical & Insect Illustrations - Heat & Stain Resistant Dining Decor for Nature & Art Lovers

English style with a gothic twist. Rigid and durable with cork backing that won’t scratch your fine wood furniture!

I love these sturdy and beautiful placemats. Now I don’t have to worry about the heat or the rings that could occur on my wooden table. This pattern sort of blends in yet gives it a bit of pop.!

Pretty design, appears to be a quality product

The Pimpernel Creatures of Curiosity Collection Placemats are an excellent addition to any dining table. The set of four placemats are beautifully designed with intricate illustrations of curious creatures that are sure to spark conversation among guests. The placemats are made of high-quality materials that are durable and easy to clean, making them a practical choice for everyday use. At $40.00 for a set of four, they are a bit on the pricey side, but their unique design and quality make them well worth the investment. Overall, these placemats are a stylish and functional way to add a touch of whimsy to any dining experience.Pros:Beautifully designed with intricate illustrations of curious creaturesHigh-quality materials that are durable and easy to cleanPractical choice for everyday useUnique and stylish addition to any dining tableSpark conversation among guestsCons:Pricey at $40.00 for a set of fourLimited to those who enjoy whimsical designs and may not be suitable for more formal occasionsMay not match with all types of dinnerware or table settingsSome may prefer plain or simpler placemats that are more versatile in styleMay not be suitable for outdoor use or messy meals, as the intricate designs may be difficult to clean thoroughly.

Beautiful pattern & very well made. Sturdy, durable & easy to clean.

Well made, protects our table from heat. Easy to clean

This is the most stunning placemat by Pimpernel I have ever seen. I absolutely love the pattern, with its old fashioned flowers and butterflies. It reminds me of antique botanical drawings from maybe the late 1700's to the early 1800's time frame. It truly will make a table setting look elegant.I actually grew up with my Mother using Pimpernel placemats and coasters. They are pretty much indestructible. In fact, I am using a 50+ year old Pimpernel coaster as I write this review that I use every single day. The beauty of Pimpernel products is their sturdiness that is derived from their cork base that works like a combined trivet/ placemat or coaster, allowing you to place hot, cold or wet dishes on the placement and be assured your fine wood table top will be protected from any damage (without a table pad needing to be used). Cloth or laminated plastic placemats try to do that as well, but do not provide protection.If I had to say anything negative about Pimpernel placemats or coasters, it would be that they do stain (as does any placemat), and they do not particularly like being wet or staying damp, as that leads to further staining as well. I suspect this particular placemat pattern, having a dark background may not show the staining as much. The problems with not getting them wet for long does make them harder to clean because the pattern is on some kind of paper secured to the cork, so you can not do any scrubbing of these placemats without damaging the design. A quick wipe off with a damp cloth usually clean up any mess.

Hope you like snakes!