About GrafixMat Coasters
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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:
Keep Calm and Carry On - Royal Crown
The Back Story:
Keep Calm - Crown
In 1939, after the outbreak of WWII, Britons feared that German soldiers would soon be landing on their beaches. The British Ministry of Information commissioned a series of posters to keep up morale and to remind citizens of their national character. The most iconic was “Keep Calm and Carry On.” A simple message, it captured the core of the British identity.
Millions of copies were printed, but never widely displayed. It was only recently rediscovered and popularized. It is an amazing example of how a few words can capture the spirit of an entire nation even today people around the world relate these words to their own lives.