table mat
A placemat (also a set , place mat or doily ) is an underlay that is mostly used for eating, but also for handicrafts and above all has the function of protecting the table. They are made of different materials such as plastic, bast fiber , or felt .
Place mats used when eating can also be a decorative element of the table setting . In the inexpensive catering sector, it is often made of paper or foil and is printed with advertising or the menu.
See also
Individual evidence
- ^ Cheryl Mendelson, Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House, New York 2005. The book does not have page numbers.
- ↑ Cheryl Kimball, 55 Surefire Food-Related Businesses You Can Start for Under $ 5,000, 2009, p. 210.
Web links
Commons : Placemats - collection of pictures, videos and audio files
