A coaster is a piece of small mat placed under a vessel to protect the tabletop or other surface beneath. Coasters prevent damages by the rubbing and heat of the warm dishes, besides serving as elegant table decoratives. Coasters are available in various styles like Hand-woven, Embroidered, Machine printed, and also Hand painted; and are in diverse shapes of square, rectangular, triangle, round, and oblong. Table Coasters are made up of various materials like jute, wood, straw, plastic and also cotton and linen. Cotton coaters are very popular. Linen and cotton coasters can also be padded to make them conveniently & comfortably thick and heat resistant.