Celtic Fish Placemat - MIN of 2Everything Nauticalproudly presents theCeltic Fish Placemat. This fish is found mostly in the Northeast USA around the Boston area. Mix and Match with any of the others shown in our option box. Pair your placemats with the many matching products, including Nautical Wall Art, Other table top products, accessories, and drinking options in theJ. Doherty Collectionby clicking on the link.Behind the Art The Fish Rubbing Process The fish rubbing process, also known as Gyotaku, began two thousand years ago in the Orient. It was originally done to document species and sizes of fish. It then transformed into an art form. The Gyotaku technique allows for a truly accurate image of all the details in each fish. Simple and Beautiful.I use the following method to make the image look as natural as can be. First I mix up paint or ink and then apply it directly on the fish. Next, I simply cover the fish with fine paper or fabric an