Joint wood articles and joint wood table mats has relatively been the newest of crafts in Kerala. This craft is basically concentrated in and around Quilandi of Kozhikode District. Rose Wood, Coconut Stem and Soft Wood are the three varieties of wood used as raw materials for making the laminated joint wood table-mats. The wood is sliced or cut into small sizes by using table saw machine. The process is then to make holes in them and these holes are then joined together by using nylon thread to form the mats of different shapes and sizes. The mats are then given a coating of mansion polish by using cotton cloth and after sometime rubber to give them a fine finish.

Some of the most popular designs are Star mats, Flower mats, oblong mats, stripped mats etc. The laminated joint wood table-mats can be used both as table-mats as well as decorative pieces. Joint-wood craft is a craft in which the artisans should have a great deal of patience, skill and concentration. Teak rose or white cedar wood is the most commonly used wood for this craft. To beautify these wood articles brass bands or pieces are used, along with applique and embossing effects.