About GrafixMat Coasters
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Front
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Back Story
About GrafixMat Coasters:
Each GrafixMat® is a work of art, masterfully laser-engraved on the cork front with a unique and amusing story colorfully illustrated on its flip-side. For a treasured gift or your own personal collection; select one or create a set of 2, 4, 6 or more from 21 themed Collections totaling more than 500 contemporary and fine art designs. Made from eco-friendly recycled cork from Portugal and Spain, yet handcrafted in the U.S.A. GrafixMats® are so artfully designed and intriguing, we've created a hanging hole in the back of each coaster.
All Natural • Durable • Easy Wash • Singles or Sets • Storage Caddies • 4 1/4" Diameter, 5/16" Thick • Green Certified
Front Design:
Sketch of Black Cat
The Back Story:
Black Cat
The supernatural powers attributed to black cats were sometimes viewed positively. For example sailors considering a ship’s cat should be black to bring the ship’s crew good luck. Sometimes, fishermen’s wives would keep black cats at home, in the hope that they would use their influence to protect their husbands while at sea. The view of black cats being favorable creatures is attributed specifically to the Egyptian Cat Goddess, Bast.
All-black fur pigmentation is more prevalent in male cats than female cats. Their high melanin pigment content causes most black cats to have yellow eyes.