- Diameter: approximately 8"
- Color and Pattern: gray with waves and whales
- Material: felted wool
- Country of Origin: Nepal
This fair trade trivet is handmade from felted wool. Each one is handmade and may vary slightly from the one shown in the image. This trivet has a waves and a whale on one side, and is solid gray on the other. It is approximately 8" round and 1/4" thick. It is beautiful and practical, and its purchase helps women in Nepal earn a living wage. Felted wool is a good insulator and is extremely durable. For best results, hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry.
About the brand: Ganesh Himal Trading is a small, family-owned wholesale business based in Spokane, Washington. It has worked with artisans in Nepal since 1984 to develop handmade, high quality clothing, jewelry, textiles, ornaments and paper for the U.S. market. Ganesh also helps support development projects for Tibetan refugees in Nepal, including co-founding the Baseri Health Clinic in Baseri, Nepal. It is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.
