The meaningful and symbolic lotus flower theme is carved onto a mango wood base by fairtrade artisans in India. With an antique whitewash, the piece is suitable as a trivet on your dining table or a candle holder for your sacred space.
- Lotus themed trivet
- Made of sustainable mango wood
- Crude hand-carved rustic appeal
- Measures about 8 X 8 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 round trivet hand-carved from mango wood, its surface deeply etched with a flowing lotus vine motif and finished with an antique whitewash that lets the natural wood grain show through the carved petals and stems.
size: About 8 x 8 inches.
material: Sustainable mango wood with an antique whitewash finish.
features: Hand-carved lotus vine design, round silhouette, antique whitewash finish, dual use as trivet or candle base, fairtrade and handmade
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from prolonged moisture or direct heat contact to preserve the wood and finish.
disclaimer: Because each trivet is carved and washed by hand, slight variations in grain, tone, and carving lines are natural and make every piece one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
The lotus is one of the most enduring symbols across Eastern spiritual traditions, prized for its quiet paradox: it takes root in mud and murky water, yet rises each morning to open into a flawless bloom untouched by the dirt below. Carved here as a spreading vine of open blossoms and curling leaves, the design speaks to that same unfolding — growth that happens in layers, bloom by bloom, rather than all at once.
In Buddhist and Hindu thought, the lotus is tied to the journey from struggling to rising: each stage of the flower, from bud to full flower, mirrors a stage of awakening. Set into a humble, everyday object like a trivet, that symbolism becomes lived rather than displayed — a small reminder, present each time a warm pot or dish is set down, that beauty and steadiness can grow out of ordinary conditions.
The hand-carving itself carries meaning too. Made by fairtrade artisans in India using traditional tools, the piece holds the slight irregularities of a human hand rather than a machine — a quiet nod to the idea that imperfection and grace can coexist, much like the lotus and the water it grows from.
Placed under a warm teapot at dinner or beneath a candle on a meditation shelf, this trivet turns a practical moment into a small pause — a chance to notice craftsmanship and symbol before returning to the task at hand.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a functional home accent with quiet spiritual meaning
- Purpose: Trivet for hot dishes and cookware, candle holder base, decorative accent for a dining table or altar
- Suggested Mantra: I rise and bloom
- Intention: Growth, Renewal, Balance
Questions & Guidance
What is this trivet made of?
It's hand-carved from sustainable mango wood and finished with an antique whitewash that highlights the carved lotus design.
How big is the trivet?
It measures about 8 x 8 inches, a versatile size for most pots, pans, and serving dishes.
Can I use it for anything besides a trivet?
Yes — many customers also use it as a decorative base for a candle or as a stand-alone accent piece on a shelf or altar.
How do I care for it?
Simply wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid soaking it or leaving it in direct, prolonged contact with excessive heat or moisture.
Will mine look exactly like the photo?
It will be very close, but as a handmade piece, slight differences in carving detail and whitewash tone are normal and part of its character.
