For the animal lover who secretly pines for leather:
Designer Fumiaki Odaka's new tabletop collection, Placemat
One, re-creates the look of leather using cellulose, viscose,
and cotton. Specially woven in Italy, the mats are available
in four weaves and 22 colors, all created with 100 percent
natural dyes. 172 East Fourth Street, Number 4B, New York, NY
10009; 212-614-9479; fumidesign.com.