Make your table pop with this trivet's exquisite mandala. Fair trade artisans fashion its ornate design by cutting mango wood on a lathe, then etching and whitewashing each piece by hand.
- Mandala 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. Sold individually as a trivet.
Product Highlights
Artisan product
Fairtrade product
design: A round mango wood trivet with a lotus-petaled mandala hand-carved into its face, the pattern whitewashed to stand out against the warm natural wood grain.
size: Approximately 8 x 8 inches.
material: Sustainable mango wood.
features: Hand-carved mandala motif, whitewashed detailing, lathe-turned round shape, fair trade and handmade, sold individually
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth and avoid soaking or submerging in water.
disclaimer: Each trivet is carved and whitewashed by hand, so slight variations in grain, tone, and line are part of its natural, handcrafted character.
Meaning & Intention
The mandala is one of the oldest visual symbols of wholeness, its name drawn from the Sanskrit word for "circle." Radiating outward from a central point through rings of petals, it mirrors the way life itself expands from a single source of stillness into the fullness of the world.
Carved here in the form of an open lotus, the design carries the flower's own quiet teaching: that beauty rises out of muddy, imperfect conditions. Practitioners have long used mandalas as an aid for meditation, tracing the eye from the outer petals inward toward center as a way of settling a scattered mind.
As a trivet, this symbol takes on a grounded, everyday role. It sits beneath the warmth of a shared pot or teapot, quietly holding the idea that even ordinary meals and gatherings can be made a little more centered.
Set beneath a teapot, a casserole dish, or a bowl of fruit, this trivet turns a practical kitchen moment into a small pause. Its carved mandala offers something to rest the eye on while the table is being set or a meal is being shared, a quiet reminder to slow down within the everyday.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants their kitchen or dining table to reflect a sense of mindful, grounded style
- Purpose: Protecting tables from hot dishes and pots, everyday dining decor, gifting, accenting a kitchen counter or sideboard
- Suggested Mantra: I am centered and whole
- Intention: Balance, Grounding, Mindfulness
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
Questions & Guidance
What is this trivet made of?
It's crafted from sustainable mango wood, cut on a lathe and hand-carved before being etched and whitewashed to highlight the mandala design.
How big is the trivet?
It measures about 8 x 8 inches, a versatile size for most pots, pans, and serving dishes.
Is it safe to use with hot pots and pans?
Yes, it's designed as a functional trivet to protect your table or countertop from the heat of cookware and serveware.
How do I clean and care for it?
Wipe it with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth. Avoid soaking it in water or running it through the dishwasher, since this can affect the wood and whitewashed finish.
Why do the carvings look slightly different from piece to piece?
Each trivet is hand-carved and hand-whitewashed by fair trade artisans, so small variations in the wood grain and carving are natural and part of its handmade charm.
