The meaningful and symbolic lotus flower is carved out of mango wood by artisans in India. With an antique whitewash, the piece is suitable as a wall hanging or as a trivet on your dining table.
- Lotus-shaped trivet/wall hanging
- Made of sustainable mango wood
- Measures about 7.5 X 7.5 inches
- Beautiful design with high utility
- Fairtrade and handmade in India
Handcrafted: this item was artistically created by hand, where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations, which are true characteristics of this craft.
Product Highlights
Artisan product
Fairtrade product
design: A blooming lotus flower carved in openwork from a single piece of mango wood, its petals layered in tiers with a soft antique whitewash that lets the warm grain show through along the edges.
size: Measures about 7.5 x 7.5 inches.
material: Sustainable mango wood.
features: Openwork lotus silhouette, layered petal design, antique whitewash finish, dual use as trivet or wall hanging, Fairtrade certified, handmade construction
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from prolonged moisture or direct heat to preserve the wood and finish.
disclaimer: As a handcrafted piece, slight variations in grain, whitewash, and carving are natural and make each one one-of-a-kind.
Meaning & Intention
The lotus is one of the most enduring symbols across Eastern spiritual traditions, prized for its quiet, improbable beauty: it rises clean and unblemished from murky, muddy water, opening fully to the light each day. Carved here in radiating tiers of petals, this piece captures that moment of unfolding, a form that has represented purity, rebirth, and enlightenment for thousands of years.
In Buddhist and Hindu iconography alike, the lotus is closely tied to the idea that beauty and wisdom can emerge from difficulty rather than in spite of it. The flower's roots stay anchored in the mud while its bloom remains untouched by it, a reminder that grace is possible even from a difficult beginning. That layered, opening structure is exactly what's rendered in this trivet's carved petals, each ring slightly more open than the last.
As an object placed in the home, whether resting under a warm dish or hung on a wall, the lotus motif quietly extends that symbolism into the everyday: a small, recurring cue toward patience, growth, and staying centered no matter what surrounds you.
Set beneath a teapot at the table or mounted on a wall where you'll pass it often, this carved lotus becomes a small, steady touchstone: a shape that asks nothing of you but offers a moment's pause and a reminder of the growth and clarity the lotus has long represented.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone drawn to meaningful, handcrafted decor for the home, kitchen, or meditation space
- Purpose: Trivet for hot dishes and cookware, wall art, tabletop display, meaningful housewarming or spiritual gift
- Suggested Mantra: I rise and bloom
- Intention: Growth, Purity, Renewal, Grace
- Chakra Connection: Crown
Questions & Guidance
Can this be used as an actual trivet, or is it decorative only?
It's designed for both. The solid mango wood construction holds up well under warm pots and dishes, and the piece looks equally at home mounted as wall art.
How do I hang it on the wall?
The openwork carving allows for a small nail, hook, or adhesive wall hanger positioned behind one of the upper petals; no separate hardware is included.
What wood is it made from, and is it sustainably sourced?
It's carved from mango wood, a fast-growing, sustainable hardwood often used in Indian woodcraft once its fruit-bearing years are complete.
Will every piece look exactly like the photo?
Because each trivet is hand-carved and hand-finished, you can expect gentle variations in grain and whitewash from piece to piece, part of its handmade character.
Is this item Fairtrade certified?
Yes, it's handmade in India by artisans working under Fairtrade practices.
