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/coffee table.
- 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 square trivet hand-carved with a flowing lotus vine motif, its raised natural wood grain set against an antique whitewash finish for warm, rustic contrast.
size: Approximately 8 x 8 inches.
material: Sustainable mango wood
features: Hand-carved lotus design, antique whitewash finish, raised relief pattern, fairtrade and handmade, doubles as decorative accent
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep away from prolonged moisture or direct heat.
disclaimer: As a hand-carved piece, each trivet carries slight variations in grain, whitewash, and carving depth that are part of its handmade character.
Meaning & Intention
The lotus is one of the most enduring symbols across Eastern spiritual traditions, prized for its ability to rise clean and unblemished from murky water. Carved here in a spreading vine of blossoms and buds, it speaks to growth that continues in stages — bud, bloom, and beyond — rather than arriving all at once.
In Buddhist and Hindu thought, the lotus is closely tied to the unfolding of consciousness: each layer of petals is likened to a layer of awareness opening toward clarity. The repeated blossoms carved across this trivet echo that idea of gradual, ongoing transformation rather than a single fixed image.
Brought into the mango wood by artisan hand carving, the motif also carries the imprint of the maker — every groove and whitewashed edge a small record of the process. Placed at the center of a table, it turns a practical object into a quiet nod to renewal each time it's used.
Set beneath a warm teapot or a favorite dish, this trivet turns a small daily ritual — setting the table, sharing a meal — into a moment touched by the lotus's quiet symbolism of growth and calm.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants their everyday tabletop items to carry meaning as well as function
- Purpose: Trivet for hot dishes and cookware, decorative table accent, gifting
- Suggested Mantra: I grow toward the light
- Intention: Growth, Renewal, Clarity
Questions & Guidance
What is this trivet made of?
It's hand-carved from sustainable mango wood, finished with an antique whitewash that highlights the carved lotus pattern.
Is it safe to use with hot pots and pans?
Yes, it's designed as a functional trivet for hot dishes, pots, and serveware at the table.
Will every piece look exactly the same?
No — since it's hand-carved by artisans, small variations in grain, whitewash, and carving depth are natural and part of its handmade charm.
How do I clean it?
Simply wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid soaking it in water or leaving it in direct heat for long periods.
Is this a fairtrade product?
Yes, it's handmade by fairtrade artisans in India, supporting traditional woodcarving craftsmanship.
