These placemats are spray painted with a satin gold paint. They do not have a natural fiber appearance which is what I wanted. They cost too much to return so I'm keeping them. I'll try to remove some of the shine. If you're looking for some glamour in your kitchen, then these are for you.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the excellent quality and the simple elegance of these Natural Water Hyacinth Decorative Hand Woven Rattan Placemats. The silver color is really beautiful, and they really decorate the table nicely for any special occasion. These can also be used for other purposes such as decorative mats for candles and other household arrangements. They are quite versatile, and a nice addition to any room.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was looking for placemats to replace our old ones and am so glad I found these!! They are very well made, durable and look beautiful!! Plus, they are easy to spot clean, which is a must with 2 kids!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These 15 inch round placemats are perfect for an average size plate. They are painted silver rattan and very sturdy. They are also flat enough where are you can use in the center of the table with a vase. You can hand wipe them clean with a damp cloth which I did and the paint did not come off.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the look and feel of these placemats. They are a good size. The two drawbacks are that they don't fold or roll up, so it's hard to find storage, and you can't put them in the washer. Other than that, they make a nice tablescape.