From reading a book to cooking a recipe, the carved tree of life design on this tablet/book holder is a magical reminder of connection and roots. A self-standing sturdy holder for your printed or digital words.
- Made from sustainably harvested mango wood
- Natural wood: tones and textures may vary
- Crude hand-carved rustic appeal
- Measures 10.25" high and 7.5" wide
- Fairtrade and artisan-made
- Handcrafted in India
Beauty isn't perfect, it's authentic. This piece is 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.
design: A whitewashed mango wood easel-style stand with a hand-carved Tree of Life opening up the front panel, its branches and roots framed by a scatter of drilled dots; the panel folds flat against a sturdy ledge base that cradles a book or tablet at an easy reading angle.
size: 10.25" high x 7.5" wide
material: Sustainably harvested mango wood
features: Hand-carved Tree of Life cutout, whitewashed distressed finish, dotted accent border, folding self-standing easel base, ledge to cradle books or tablets, fair trade and artisan-made
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from direct moisture and prolonged sun exposure.
disclaimer: Each piece is crude hand-carved from natural wood, so tones, texture, and whitewash coverage will vary slightly from stand to stand.
Meaning & Intention
The Tree of Life is one of the oldest and most widely shared symbols across human cultures, appearing in traditions from the Norse Yggdrasil to the Kabbalistic sefirot to the sacred fig trees of Indian folklore. Its branches reach skyward while its roots dig deep into the earth, a single form holding opposite directions in balance — a visual reminder that growth above ground depends on grounding below it.
Carved into this stand, the tree becomes a quiet companion to whatever you're reading, cooking from, or working through. Its sprawling branches suggest expansion and possibility; its tangled roots suggest heritage, memory, and the things that hold us steady. Placed beneath a cookbook or a journal, it frames the everyday act of learning or creating as part of something older and more connected.
The dotted border scattered around the tree echoes seeds, stars, or fruit — small points of potential surrounding the trunk. It's a fitting motif for a piece meant to hold words: every book, recipe, or note propped against it becomes one more small thing rooted and reaching, much like the tree itself.
Set this stand on a kitchen counter, reading nook, or desk, and it turns a simple daily habit — flipping to a recipe, opening a journal, reading a few pages before bed — into a small grounding ritual, with the carved tree quietly present each time you look down.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who reads, cooks, or journals often and wants a meaningful, handcrafted stand for their book or tablet
- Purpose: Cookbook stand, tablet holder, book stand, reading rest, kitchen counter decor, desk accent
- Suggested Mantra: I am rooted and I grow
- Intention: Connection, Growth, Grounding, Balance
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra (Muladhara)
Questions & Guidance
What can I use this stand for?
It's built to hold a cookbook, recipe card, journal, or tablet at an easy angle for reading or following along hands-free.
What is it made of?
It's carved from sustainably harvested mango wood and finished with a whitewashed, distressed coating that lets the natural grain show through.
Does it fold flat for storage?
Yes, the easel-style back panel folds down against the base, so it can be tucked away when not in use.
Will my stand look exactly like the picture?
Close, but not identical. As a hand-carved piece from natural wood, small variations in grain, tone, and whitewash coverage are part of its handmade character.
Who makes this piece?
It's handcrafted in India by fair trade artisans using traditional wood-carving techniques.
