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Recycled Lobster Rope Doormat, Nautical Rope Outdoor Doormat, Assorted Colors, 18" x 30"
$69.95 $79.95
As Seen on NBC's Today, HGTV Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens and ArchitecturalDigest.com. Available for a limited time and quantities are very low. The "Colors of Maine" Recycled Lobster Rope Doormat features a delightfully random array of scrap rope & recycled lobster rope once used to tether buoys to lobster traps in the sea. Full of character and vivid in color, these new doormats are handwoven in Maine using the ropes we currently have available.   No two are the same - see images for examplesYour handwoven Lobster Rope Doormat will be one-of-a-kind, woven from the lobster rope available at the time of order. Please see the product images we reflect examples of our current batch. Variances will occur, which only makes your mat more unique. Every doormat is a work of art and beautiful on your doorstep. Arrives with descriptive tagThese mats are great coastal gifts and conversation-starters, a true piece of Maine history! Rather than sending this wonderful rope to landfills, it's now being woven into these innovative doormats.  Designed to withstand tough weatherLobster rope is engineered to withstand sun, sea, salt, rain, water, and ice. Tough, durable, and long-lasting these outdoor doormats are made to last for years. Weighing from 7 pounds, they are hard-working mats that have stood up to Mother Nature and are ready to take on your heavy traffic. Simply shake off or hose down to clean.  Sold individually. Handcrafted in Maine.  © 2009-2024 The New England Trading Company, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The Original Lobster Rope Doormat, Lobster Rope Doormat, and Colors of Maine are copyrighted trademarks of The New England Trading Company, Ltd.

Recycled Lobster Rope Outdoor Mats

The original since 2009 - our Recycled Lobster Rope Doormats are handwoven in Maine. We pair recycled lobster rope that once tethered lobster traps to their buoys using leftover scrap rope. The result is stunning - colorful, eco-friendly, and extremely long-lasting. Your Recycled Lobster Rope Doormat is guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind.

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The Story Behind Recycled Lobster Rope Doormats

Not only are these colorful, durable recycled rope doormats a unique way to grace your front door, they also have a historical background.

In March 2009 a federal law banned the use of floating lobster rope used by fishermen because of a concern that North Atlantic Right Whales could become entangled. The float rope connected thousands of lobster traps at the bottom of the ocean, creating a spider web of line.

With only 300-400 whales remaining in the sea, even the loss of one of these majestic whales was a threat to the entire species.

When they turned in the used float rope, fishermen received credit vouchers to help purchase new, safer sinking rope that did not pose a threat to the marine wildlife.

However another problem arose - tons and tons of leftover, used floating lobster rope that had no home. Instead of sending it to landfills, it was woven into these authentic and colorful rope doormats that are a true piece of nautical history.

Beyond the initial effort to clean up this leftover rope, Lobster Rope Doormats are an everyday solution as fishermen turn in their rope even today, offering an outlet for this still-useful, repurposed rope rather than contributing to the ongoing problem of ocean pollution.

We now pair this authentic, recycled lobster rope with leftover scrap rope resulting in a vivid, one-of-a-kind doormat. 

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