Tray MATAHARI round braided from water hyacinth (3 sizes)

•25 (S), 30 (M) or   35cm (L) diameter • Made from stable and sustainable water hyacinth with a metal frame • perfect for the dining table or as a decorative element • lovingly packaged plastic-free • 100% handmade and fair trade Matahari is a practical, round tray made of woven water hyacinth.   Thanks to the invisible metal frame, it always remains stable in shape.   In its largest size, it is even big enough to transport several meals at once.    How about serving your loved one breakfast in bed soon?   With the beautiful Matahari tray you can both start your day even better. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Mass weight: (Height (without handles) x diameter) S: 6x25cm; 0.38kg M: 7x30cm; 0.50kg L: 8x35cm; 0.67kg Our products are artfully crafted unique pieces.   Due to hand manufacturing and natural variations in materials, they may vary slightly in size, color and shape. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Main material: water hyacinth Our trays are made from plant fibers.   They therefore smell and feel wonderfully natural.    Water hyacinth is a tropical aquatic plant that grows on rivers and lakes.   It actually comes from South America, but was also introduced into Southeast Asia.   There it is considered a weed because it reproduces incredibly quickly and can cover entire bodies of water with a carpet of leaves.   The resulting lack of light and oxygen causes all life underwater to die, which is why the plants must be removed regularly.   To prepare the plants for further processing, the leaves are cut off and the thick stems are dried in the sun for three to seven days.   The result is an abundant, sustainable raw material for many woven goods here at Soeji!    Other materials: metal frame -------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Place of production: This tray is handmade in Java, Indonesia When selecting our local producers, we value fair pay and good working conditions.   Only adult and experienced artisans work in the companies from which we purchase our goods.   No harmful chemicals are used during production.   Since all work steps are carried out by hand, the production process hardly produces any greenhouse gas emissions.   We ensure all of this through regular on-site visits and ongoing personal contact with the companies.