Japanese art covers a wide range of art styles and media , including ancient pottery , sculpture , ink paintings and calligraphy on silk and paper , ukiyo-e paintings and woodblock prints , ceramics , origami and more recently manga which is modern Japanese cartoons and comics along with a myriad of other types .
A coaster, drink coaster, beverage coaster, or beermat is an item used to rest drinks upon. Coasters protect the surface of a table or any other surface where the user might place a drink.
A placemat or table mat is a covering or pad designating an individual place setting, unlike the larger tablecloth that covers the entire surface. Placemats are made from many different materials, depending on their purpose: to protect, decorate, entertain or advertise.
A square piece of cloth or paper used at a meal to wipe the fingers or lips and to protect garments
A tablecloth is a cloth used to cover a table. Some are mainly ornamental coverings, which may also help protect the table from scratches and stains. Other tablecloths are designed to be spread on a dining table before laying out tableware and food. Some tablecloths are designed as part of an overall table setting, with coordinating napkins, placemats, or other decorative pieces.
Table runners provide a terrific way to “dress up” a kitchen or dining room table. Instead of covering the entire table, a table runner covers only the middle section of the table, “running” the length or width of the table.
