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Kappabashi Cloth Placemat

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Style: Placemats 20" x 14"

Complete your dining table setting with custom place mats from Zazzle. These 100% woven cotton place mats are designed to complement any dining room theme.

  • Dimensions: 20" x 14"
  • 100% woven cotton
  • Printed in full color, with vibrant colors designed to pop
  • Fabric is made from natural fibers, which may result in some slight irregularities
  • Made in the USA
  • Dry or spot clean only

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Kappabashi Cloth Placemat

Kappabashi Cloth Placemat

Kappabashi-dori, also known just as Kappabashi (合羽橋) or Kitchen Town, is a street in Tokyo between Ueno and Asakusa which is almost entirely populated with shops supplying the restaurant trade. These shops sell everything from mass-produced crockery, restaurant furniture, ovens and decorations, through to esoteric items such as the plastic display food (sampuru, derived from English sample) found outside Japanese restaurants. The street's name is believed to come from either the kappa (raincoats) of nearby residents which were hung out to dry on the bridge, or from a merchant named Kihachi Kappaya who funded the project to build Shinhorikawa River for water management. However, due to the homophone with the popular mythical creature, Kappa, the shops along the street have officially adopted the kappa as their mascot. Images of kappa appear frequently in the area, from merchandise to displays, even web sites about the district. Kappabashi Decorative Manhole Cover Tokyo Japan. Globe Trotters specialises in idiosyncratic imagery from around the globe. Here you will find unique Greeting Cards, Postcards, Posters, Mousepads and more.

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4.7 out of 5 stars rating167 Total Reviews
131 total 5-star reviews24 total 4-star reviews9 total 3-star reviews1 total 2-star reviews2 total 1-star reviews
167 Reviews
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5 out of 5 stars rating
By Joan B.October 31, 2017Verified Purchase
Placemats 20" x 14"
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I was having trouble finding the right combination of colors for my new dining table. I did an online search and these popped up. I knew immediately these were the perfect match for my space. I ordered immediately and watched every day for shipping info, then for delivery date. I got them today, and they surpass my expectations in every way. Great look as well as quality. Thank you Zazzle! Perfect.
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Y.August 20, 2015Verified Purchase
Placemats 20" x 14"
Zazzle Reviewer Program
I ordered a set of table cloth place mats for my home both in tribute to my parents heritage as well my own. My father is from Trinidad and my mother and self are from Jamaica. I was pleasantly surprised at the attention to detail. Absolutely amazing!! Big Up to Dazzle!! Much respect to the designers!! One Love
4 out of 5 stars rating
By Diane W.November 28, 2019Verified Purchase
Placemats 20" x 14"
Zazzle Reviewer Program
I love the pattern, but it is much browner in person than the photo. Also after washing the back fabric shrinks more than the front fabric so the placemat is uneven. The printing is great except for the color which is much browner.

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Product ID: 193487292676919682
Created on: 4/16/2013, 12:57 PM
Rating: G