Seagrass cord and shell coaster 12 cm

Key measurements for finding the right location:

• Diameter: 12 cm including shells
• Thickness: 1 cm
• Weight: 0.02 kg

Everything you need to know about the material:

• Dried seagrass rolled into rope, with visible twist
• Rope coiled in a spiral and sewn with translucent nylon thread
• Concentric ribbed texture, firmer and lighter than crocheted raffia
• Around twenty cowries tied around the edge
• Overall diameter 12 cm, 0.02 kg
• Sold individually, for indoor use

The concentric ribbed relief catches the light on one side and lets it go on the other, giving this small disk a texture that flat surfaces do not have. Under a clear glass, the twisted pattern is visible through the base, which is a good reason to reserve it for bare glasses rather than opaque cups.

What you need to know for installation and maintenance:

• Never pull on the end of the cord at the edge; if one stitch comes loose, the spiral will unravel.
• Check the stitches on the last row from time to time.
• Use a soft-bristled brush between the ribs, dry.
• Check the stability of a glass with a rounded bottom; the ribs only provide a few points of support.