Early Lesson Rectangular Placemat, Malaija Pootoogook

This rectangular placemat features an illustration by artist Malaija Pootoogook and was made for Hopson Grace in the United Kingdom using an anti-slip cork base with a protective melamine coating. A percentage of proceeds from sales in this collection is directed to the artist or their estate.

Our annual limited-edition collection of placemats, trivets and coasters collection is inspired by the artistic legacy of Cape Dorset, now known as Kinngait. Known as the global epicentre of Inuit art, Kinngait is located at the southern tip of Baffin Island, and the community’s prolific work is found in galleries around the world, including The National Gallery of Canada.