Make your table pop with this trivet's exquisite tree of life carving. Fair trade artisans fashion its ornate design by cutting mango wood on a lathe, then etching and whitewashing each piece by hand.
- Tree Of Life 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 whittled from solid mango wood, its face lathe-turned and hand-etched with a swirling Tree of Life whose branches and roots curl outward in mirrored symmetry, finished with a whitewashed glaze that lets the natural grain show through the carving.
size: About 8 x 8 inches.
material: Sustainable mango wood
features: Hand-carved Tree of Life motif, lathe-turned circular shape, whitewashed finish over natural wood grain, raised edge for tabletop protection, fair trade craftsmanship
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth, and keep away from prolonged soaking or direct heat to preserve the wood and finish.
disclaimer: As a handcrafted piece cut and etched by artisan hand, slight variations in grain, whitewash, and carving depth are natural and make each trivet one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
The Tree of Life appears across cultures — from the Norse Yggdrasil to the Kabbalistic Etz Chaim to ancient Indian art — as a symbol of how all life connects: roots reaching into the unseen, branches stretching toward the sky, a single trunk holding both in balance. Carved into this trivet, the motif spreads in mirrored curls, echoing the way a single source gives rise to endless, unrepeating growth.
For the home, the Tree of Life speaks to grounding and continuity — the idea that a table set for a meal is also a place where family, memory, and daily ritual take root. Its branches symbolize expansion and possibility, while its roots remind us that growth is always tied to what came before.
Made by fair trade artisans in India who cut, etch, and whitewash each piece by hand, this trivet carries the symbolism of the tree alongside the story of the hands that shaped it — a small object meant to hold something warm, and to hold meaning at the same time.
Set beneath a teapot, a casserole dish, or a favorite mug, this trivet turns a practical moment — protecting a table from heat — into a small daily pause, a reminder to stay rooted even in the busyness of a shared meal.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants their everyday tabletop to reflect meaning as well as function
- Purpose: Protecting tables from hot cookware, tabletop decor, gifting, centerpiece accent
- Suggested Mantra: I am rooted and growing
- Intention: Balance, Growth, Connection, Grounding
- Chakra Connection: Root Chakra
Questions & Guidance
What is this trivet made of?
It's carved from sustainable mango wood, then hand-etched and finished with a whitewashed glaze that highlights the carved design.
What size is the trivet?
It measures about 8 x 8 inches, sized to comfortably hold a teapot, serving dish, or hot pot.
Is it food-safe and heat-resistant enough for hot dishes?
Yes, it's designed as a trivet to sit beneath hot cookware and protect your table or countertop surface.
How do I care for it?
Wipe it clean with a soft, dry or lightly damp cloth. Avoid soaking it in water or leaving it in direct heat for long periods.
Will every trivet look exactly the same?
No two are identical. Because each one is hand-carved and hand-whitewashed by artisans, slight variations in grain and finish are part of its handmade character.
