Payton James

Sustainable Hand Woven Raffia Placemats.

Bring artistry to your table. The Payton James tabletop collection features handcrafted raffia placemats and accents made by women artisans in Madagascar. Bold, sustainable, and beautifully unique, each piece turns everyday dining into a statement of style and purpose.

Planet
  • Natural Fibers
  • 100% Biodegradable
  • Small-Batched Production

Payton James

Every thread tells a human story.
WONENA curates Payton James' artisan tabletop collection, a celebration of bold color and natural texture. Handwoven by skilled women artisans in Madagascar, each piece — from raffia placemats to coasters — transforms the table into a canvas of joy and purpose. These one-of-a-kind designs are sustainably crafted with natural raffia palm, reflecting both environmental responsibility and artisan pride.
People
  • Women Owned
  • Handmade and Hand-Dyed
  • Community Welfare and Ancestral Crafts

Why We Curate Handmade Biodegradable Bags & Placemats from Payton james

Celebrate craftsmanship with our handmade collection, showcasing products meticulously crafted by artisans, each telling its own unique story.​

Discovered on one of our sourcing journeys, Payton James is one of those rare brands that immediately spoke to our values. Bold, joyful, and rooted in craft, their tabletop pieces are more than just decorative — they honor the legacy of women artisans and bring natural luxury to everyday living. With a background in fashion design and fine arts, founder Payton James infuses each collection with creative intention, while empowering a network of skilled weavers in Madagascar.

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Bags & Placemats Made with breathable, plant-based fibers like cotton, linen, and hemp — designed for comfort and sensitive skin

By using Natural Fibers, the brand uses a Biodegradable and Better for Sensitive Skin: Derived from plant or animal sources with minimal processing.

Uses natural raffia palm, a renewable plant-based fiber
Supports low-waste production through handmade processes
Encourages long-term use through timeless design and artisan quality

Best natural fibers for breathable clothing

A Women Owned Brand

From Austin, Texas (U.S. based)

Founded in 2018 with handbags, the brand evolved during the pandemic as Payton’s passion for home design came to life. Her pivot to sustainable homeware was not just entrepreneurial but deeply intentional — a reflection of her commitment to empowering women artisans while celebrating handmade beauty. Today, every collection honors that journey.

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Payton James

Every thread tells a human story.

Handmade products celebrate skill, time, and human touch—each piece shaped through intentional, hands-on creation rather than automated production. While “handmade” itself may describe the process, the deeper value is reflected in Artisan Craftsmanship, where techniques, materials, and finishing details show care and expertise. You’ll see this craftsmanship come to life in specific handmade types like Handmade Crochet Hats, Handmade Scarves, and Handmade Crochet Earrings, as well as home-focused pieces like Handmade Woven Baskets and Handmade Stoneware. Choosing handmade means valuing originality over uniformity and supporting products created with intention, patience, and respect for craft.

Handwoven pieces are created using traditional or manual looms, where skilled artisans shape textiles thread by thread with patience and precision. This approach preserves cultural heritage and emphasizes human labor over automated production, resulting in textiles with depth, texture, and individuality. These textiles are versatile and can include scarves, baskets, and home accents, this method reduces energy use while honoring time-intensive craftsmanship. Guided by principles reflected in Handcrafted and Sustainably Made, handwoven products celebrate responsible making—where tradition, material integrity, and conscious production come together in pieces designed to be valued and used for years.

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