Crab Handwoven Iraca Palm Napkin Ring

Iraca palm and wire form this napkin ring, with palm strands handwoven over a shaped wire armature in a crab silhouette. The wire holds the form while the palm supplies the visible surface and texture. Available in red or blue, the weave measures approximately 3 inches square.

Iraca palm offers a smooth yet rigidly woven surface that delivers deliberate, well-defined tactile feedback. The tight weave stimulates Meissner corpuscles through consistent, patterned micro-movements, helping the nervous system filter out extraneous background stimuli (Abraira & Ginty, 2013). Its naturally balanced thermal profile maintains a neutral contact temperature, preventing sensory fatigue during prolonged handling (Craig, 2002). Like fine cotton, it is predictable yet offers greater structural integrity, excelling at delivering steady, organized contact that may help the mind maintain a clear, centered workflow.

Napkin ring use covers casual and formal place settings, holding folded napkins at each seat. The wire frame holds the sculptural shape under repeated handling, and the palm surface stays matte. Woven placemats and table linens pair with it across a coordinated table.

Details

• Materials: Iraca palm, wire
• Dimensions: approx. 3” x 3”
• Origin: Colombia
• Care: wipe clean; avoid moisture and direct sunlight
• Included: one handwoven napkin ring (color selected)