MOUCHARABIEH COASTERS

From Lebanese designer Peggy Raphael Dabar for Images d'Orient, these heat resistant coasters keep your counter or table surfaces safe while adding an intriguing accent. The moucharabieh is a screen generally built out of small wooden elements turned and assembled according to a complex geometrical scheme. It allowed the viewer to observe without being seen, thus its nickname, Jealousy Windows. This meticulous technique was used on windows, balconies, ceilings and vaults as well as furniture. These coasters are waterproof, heat resistant and dishwasher safe. It is also handmade with small variations, characteristic to its uniqueness.

Coasters are sold as a set of 6.

Approximate dimensions of coaster: 3.5in x 3.5in