NOVICA Hot Plates & Trivets Kitchen Accessories from Thailand 'Lisu Cooking in Blue'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer!About this item: With their bold geometric patterns, these square trivets from Thai Tribal Crafts bring a fresh take on Lisu hill tribe appliqué to any setting. Made from a durable cotton blend, they???re ready to protect surfaces or serve as a colorful wall accent, each with a handy loop for hanging up when not in use.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyHand wash separately with mild detergentAbout our Artist: Traditionally, the tribal people in northern Thailand have supported their families through slash and burn agriculture, being forced to move their villages every few years searching for new and fertile fields. However, as the available space is limited, this semi-nomadic style is no longer feasible. On the other hand, based on ecological criteria, the Thai government is banning the timber cut down, trim, and hauling on the hillside lands. Thus, the hill tribes have explored new options for solving their economical needs while preserving their communal life, and the answer was found in their handicrafts. Luckily, this new activity has helped them to restore and revive traditions and expressions, which, otherwise, may have been lost forever. Aiming to market such products, and improve the quality of life of the tribal people, in 1973 the Baptist Christian Service Foundation sponsored the creation of the Thai Tribal Crafts, which is a grass-roots, non-profit and self-sustained agency, operating under the principles of promoting fair trade, preserving the traditional arts and crafts of tribal people, and providing advice and training for the producers, mainly in the areas of quality control and design. The goal is...

• Size: 6.25 x 6.25 inches
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Thai Tribal Crafts to craft this item.
• Product info: 65% polyester, 35% cotton