Striking table placemat, charger or presentation platter that makes a real statement; this elegant, fairtrade, sustainable acacia wood, black plate charger is hand turned. With a thin edge it screams elegance along with craftsmanship.
It is made by a small family company in the Phillipines who strive to create fair working conditions for their makers with good salaries.
- good organisation
- Fair trade revenue
- good working hours
- safe women’s employment
- fair labour
- environmental protection
- bi-annual visits to artisan partners
Acacia trees are not hard to find in the Philippines. You see them standing along the roads and on uncultivated land. The wood of the acacia is a non-indigenous hardwood. It is sustainable: it grows fast (the trees reach their full height in sixteen years) and for every tree that is cut down another one is planted.
Planting the trees is regarded as an investment which yields a profit after a number of years when the wood is sold. The chopping of the trees, the trading and the processing is controlled by the government by means of certification. In some parts of the city, permits to cut down trees are not granted.
Acacia wood charger - black
Size: 33cm diameter wooden charger painted black in non-toxic paint. (ceramic plate is not included)
All wooden table accessories are finished with a food-safe varnish.
The products can be hand washed in lukewarm soapy water, but
they are not dishwasher safe. Do not let them soak in water.