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:
Folk Art - Star and Tulips
The Back Story:
Star and Tulips
Stars of all types are generally assumed to provide: protection against fires and offer good fortune, hope, love, fertility, energy and harmony. The addition of the tulip is sometimes said to reflect faith, hope, charity and trust in mankind. The “Pennsylvania Dutch” (Deutsch) or “Pennsylvania Germans”, sometimes known as the“fancy” Dutch, created beautiful folk art designs often referred to as “hex signs.” These signs were painted on their barns and sometimes on their houses. Hex signs are traditionally round, utilizing this ancient symbol of continuity. What goes around comes around. Many legends surround the hex sign. Some people affix magical powers to them, while others just enjoy the simple, colorful geometric designs.