About GrafixMat Coasters
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Back Story
About GrafixMat Coasters:
Each GrafixMat® is a work of art, masterfully laser-engraved on the cork front with a unique and amusing story colorfully illustrated on its flip-side. For a treasured gift or your own personal collection; select one or create a set of 2, 4, 6 or more from 21 themed Collections totaling more than 500 contemporary and fine art designs. Made from eco-friendly recycled cork from Portugal and Spain, yet handcrafted in the U.S.A. GrafixMats® are so artfully designed and intriguing, we've created a hanging hole in the back of each coaster.
All Natural • Durable • Easy Wash • Singles or Sets • Storage Caddies • 4 1/4" Diameter, 5/16" Thick • Green Certified
Front Design:
Japanese Seahorse
The Back Story:
Baby Dragons - Japanese Seahorse
The symbolic meaning of seahorse is quite intricate and diverse as this little creature itself is full of surprises. The seahorse is a unique organism, and thought to have mystical significance among the Ancient Greeks, European and Asians. In Asian folklore, it’s believed that the seahorse was a type of sea dragon, and as such they were revered for their power and thought to be symbols of good luck.
In Japanese, seahorse “tatsuno-otoshigo” literally means “baby dragon”