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About GrafixMat Coasters   •   Front   •   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:

Series of Pineapples, Lined Up

The Back Story:

The Pineapple-

The Princess of fruit: A symbol of Hospitality  

The pineapple has been a universal symbol of hospitality and welcome for many centuries all over the world. 

Originally, trade routes between America and Caribbean islands were slow and perilous, and it was considered a significant achievement for a host to procure a ripe pineapple for guests. Due to its association with warmth and friendliness, pineapples were often used as the “crowning” piece in displays of food.  Similarly, the pineapple symbol was used frequently in the 18th and 19th centuries to decorate bed posts, tablecloths, napkins—anything associated with welcoming guests.  Today, the pineapple remains a fitting symbol for the hospitality industry, and pineapple-themed products still abound.