Woven Sisal Trivets - Hand Crafted
Where forest grasses meet artisan hands, these tea-dyed sisal trivets bring the patient craft of Rwandan artisans to your kitchen table.
Where craft meets kitchen, beauty meets purpose
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT
These beautiful hand woven trivets begin their journey in the hills of Rwanda, where artisans gather forest grasses and sisal leaves to create something both functional and meaningful. Each trivet starts with sisal fibers carefully extracted, cleaned, and dyed before being threaded around a core of locally-gathered forest grasses, taking shape bit by bit through patient handwork.
The warm tea color comes from steeping the sisal fibers in Rwandan tea leaves, creating a natural hue that brings earthy elegance to any table. At nine inches in diameter with a convenient hanging loop, these trivets protect your surfaces while adding handcrafted beauty to your kitchen rituals.
More than kitchen accessories, these trivets carry the skill and intention of artisan hands, connecting your daily moments to a tradition of mindful craft and meaningful work.
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Across rural Rwanda, Azizi Life partners with more than 760 skilled artisans, connecting local crafting cooperatives to customers around the world. Azizi Life began in 2008 as an initiative of the Christian nonprofit Food for the Hungry. Through a business development program, it met artisan cooperatives with skill, leadership and vision, but selling their crafts to neighbors or through a middleman did not earn enough to support their families.
The artisans use what Azizi Life calls natural, renewable materials, harvested locally, and most come from plants that keep growing after the fibers are harvested. Every current design began as an idea from the artisans themselves, with a little input from Azizi Life staff and volunteers on quality, design and color.
Azizi Life is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and is committed to paying the artisans an agreed upon fair wage as soon as it receives their products. The added income from selling their work helps families afford things like medical insurance, school materials and a more balanced diet. In 2016, as a step toward local ownership, the founder handed leadership of Azizi Life to Jeannine Umutoniwase as CEO.
• Diameter: 9 inches
• Material: Natural sisal fibers over forest grass core
• Color: Tea-dyed natural brown
• Features: Hanging loop attached
• Fair trade artisan crafted
• Women artisan cooperative made
• Small batch handmade
• Natural materials sourced
• Wipe clean with a damp cloth in the direction of the sisal fibers
• Allow to air dry completely before storing
• Hang using the attached loop when not in use
• Avoid soaking in water or harsh cleaning products
Q: What materials are these trivets made from?
A: These trivets are hand woven from natural sisal fibers threaded around a core of locally-gathered forest grasses from Rwanda.
Q: How do you get the tea color?
A: The artisan creates the warm tea color by steeping the sisal fibers in actual Rwandan tea leaves during the preparation process.
Q: What size pots and dishes will these trivets accommodate?
A: At 9 inches in diameter, these trivets provide ample space for most standard pots, pans, and serving dishes.
Q: How should I clean and care for my sisal trivet?
A: Simply wipe with a damp cloth in the direction of the sisal fibers and allow to air dry completely before storing.
Q: Can I hang these trivets for storage?
A: Yes, each trivet includes an attached loop specifically for hanging storage and display in your kitchen.
Q: Are these trivets made through fair trade practices?
A: Yes, these trivets are crafted by Rwandan artisan cooperatives through fair trade partnerships that support sustainable livelihoods.
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- Slow Living Values – Purpose driven, intentional creation
- Transparent Sourcing – Honest origins and clear practices
- Safe Materials – Non toxic, body safe, and eco friendly
- Small Batch Crafted – Made in limited quantities with care
- Handmade Quality – Human touch and artisan skill in every detail
- Timeless Craftsmanship – Enduring beauty and thoughtful function
- Ethical Production – Fair labor and responsible practices
- Sustainable Practices – Respect for nature at every stage
- Positive Energy – Made with love, gratitude, and good intention
- Conscious Packaging – Minimal, recyclable, or biodegradable materials
Each item ships directly from the maker’s workshop or studio. You may receive multiple packages, each crafted and packed by the artisans themselves.
We want you to love what you ordered, but we understand returns happen. Most items can be returned within 30 days if unused and in original condition. Some makers have unique return policies, which we honor respectfully.
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