These hand-woven trivets bring a rustic warmth to your dinner service, and they are also the unsung heroes of counters and tables. Crafted from leftover rice straw after harvest, the tightly woven trivets bring an old-world charm to your meals. Each piece is handmade by rice farmers from Sado Island during the off-season, using traditional weaving techniques passed down for centuries.
Compared to similar rush grass trivets, the Sado Island straw trivets offer cushioning and stability, gently supporting heavy cookware like a cushion. Available in 3 sizes, they can support anything from teapots to hotpots. Due to their handmade nature, slight variations in size may occur. Each trivet also features a convenient loop for easy hanging on your kitchen wall, serving as both a functional and decorative piece that reflects the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Sado Island in Niigata, Japan.
One of the joys of these trivets is watching them gradually deepen into a rich brown color as they age. Even if a particularly hot pot leaves a slight scorch mark, it adds character and tells the story of many meals shared over time. Embrace these changes as part of their charm and enjoy how they evolve with use.