Crocheted raffia and seashell trivet 23 cm

Key measurements for finding the right spot:

• Diameter: 23 cm including shells
• Thickness: 1 cm
• Weight: 0.20 kg

All you need to know about the material:

• Crocheted raffia in short stitches, continuous spiral of about thirty rounds
• Cowrie shell crown tied round by round on the last row
• 200 g, two and a half times the weight of a coiled cord disc of the same diameter
• Insulation suitable for a warm serving dish, not for a pot straight from the stove
• Overall diameter 23 cm, 0.20 kg
• Sold individually, indoor use

At this diameter, the piece does not disappear under the dish: it extends beyond it and forms a clear halo around it. This is what distinguishes it from a cork or cast iron trivet, which you no longer see once served, and what allows it to be left in place on an cleared table.

What you need to know for installation and maintenance:

• Wipe the base of the dish before placing it down, a dried sauce will crust in the weave.
• Allow any dirt to dry, then scrape it off with a stiff, dry brush.
• Never use water; it spreads the stain into the crochetwork.
• Never place a cast-iron pan straight from the fire on it; the fiber will scorch.