Can these coasters handle hot mugs and cold glasses?

Yes. The wool felt insulates against heat from coffee or tea mugs and absorbs moisture from cold drinks. The material acts as a buffer between the glass and the table surface.

How do I clean these wool felt coasters?

Spot clean with a damp cloth as needed. Because the felt is natural wool, it should not be machine washed or submerged in water. Let them air dry fully before using again.

Are the coasters identical or do they vary?

Each coaster is handmade, so there may be slight variation in the edges and surface texture. All four in a set are cut from the same batch of felt and will match in color and density.

What does Fair Trade Certified mean for these coasters?

Fair Trade Certification verifies that the artisans who make these coasters work under safe conditions, earn fair wages, and are part of a cooperative that invests in community development. The wool and labor are both traceable.

Artisan Felt Coasters - Set of 4

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The 3-second version

Densely felted wool absorbs condensation and insulates against heat
Made by Fair Trade Certified artisans in Nepal using 100% wool
Set of four rounds in Pebble Grey, Stone, or Teal
Requires spot cleaning; not machine washable
Absorbs moisture rather than repelling it
Handmade, so edges vary slightly

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Four wool felt rounds that protect tables from wet glasses and hot mugs

Most coasters are either too slick to grip a glass or too porous to stop a ring. Felt splits the difference: it wicks moisture away from the base of the glass, cushions enough to protect finish, and stays put under a mug without sticking to it. This set is made under Fair Trade standards, which means traceable labor practices and equitable wages for the people who make it. That matters if you care where things come from, and it matters if you think a coaster should last longer than a single season.

Good gift when

People who want table protection without plastic or cork
Anyone who values Fair Trade practices in home goods
Those furnishing with natural materials and muted tones

Skip it if These are wool, so they will absorb liquid over time and need occasional spot cleaning. If you want something fully waterproof or dishwasher-safe, silicone or ceramic will suit you better.

Specs

Material: 100% wool felt
Set Size: 4 coasters
Made In: Nepal
Certification: Fair Trade Certified
Color Options: Pebble Grey, Stone, Teal
Care: Spot clean with damp cloth

What's included

4 wool felt coasters

If you're giving it

No sizing to guess
Arrives ready to give

Arrives ready to wrap; no personalization available.

The details

These coasters do what any decent coaster should—catch condensation and buffer heat—but they manage it without the bulk or visual noise of cork or tile. Each round is made from densely felted wool, so the surface cushions enough to sit flat under stemware but stays firm enough to keep a mug stable.

The felt is hydrophobic enough to handle a sweating glass without soaking through, and the natural fiber acts as insulation between hot drinks and wood furniture. After regular use, the surface develops a slight patina but does not pill or fray the way synthetic felt can.

Each set includes four coasters cut from 100% wool felt. The material is made by hand in Nepal through a Fair Trade Certified cooperative, which means the artisans who produce it work under verified labor standards and earn a living wage. The felt is shaped and finished by hand, so edges are clean but not laser-precise.

Available in three neutral tones—Pebble Grey, Stone, and Teal—each understated enough to layer into most table settings without competing for attention. The felt is dense enough to stand up to daily use and can be spot-cleaned with a damp cloth. No coatings, no synthetics, just wool doing what wool does.

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Artisan Felt Coasters - Set of 4

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The 3-second version

Densely felted wool absorbs condensation and insulates against heat
Made by Fair Trade Certified artisans in Nepal using 100% wool
Set of four rounds in Pebble Grey, Stone, or Teal
Requires spot cleaning; not machine washable
Absorbs moisture rather than repelling it
Handmade, so edges vary slightly

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Questions

Can these coasters handle hot mugs and cold glasses?: Yes. The wool felt insulates against heat from coffee or tea mugs and absorbs moisture from cold drinks. The material acts as a buffer between the glass and the table surface.
How do I clean these wool felt coasters?: Spot clean with a damp cloth as needed. Because the felt is natural wool, it should not be machine washed or submerged in water. Let them air dry fully before using again.
Are the coasters identical or do they vary?: Each coaster is handmade, so there may be slight variation in the edges and surface texture. All four in a set are cut from the same batch of felt and will match in color and density.
What does Fair Trade Certified mean for these coasters?: Fair Trade Certification verifies that the artisans who make these coasters work under safe conditions, earn fair wages, and are part of a cooperative that invests in community development. The wool and labor are both traceable.