One of the hottest imports in Fremont has nothing to do with food, but will nonetheless infuse your next picnic on the beach with a hint of the exotic.

The Gardenwind's Indian-made woven beach mats come in two-tone, classically colored schemes: Teal and Green.  Each plastic mat measures 5 feet by 9 feet and fits neatly into its own cotton tote bag. (Enterprising packers might attempt to slip reading materials and sunscreen in with it.)

While the prospect of a synthetic seat in the sun may seem a potentially sticky proposition, the upside of the warm-weather mat is that it's durable, quick to dry and portable. And when the sun goes south for the fall and winter, it could double as a hall runner -- not to mention a reminder of summer's warm glow.

Size:  5 x 9'

Available colors: Teal and Green