Hand-Painted Stoneware Spoon Rest – Fair Trade, Lead-Free Kitchen Accessory
- Sale price
- $21
- List price
- $35
- You save
- $14 (40%)
This hand-painted stoneware spoon rest is as much a pleasure to look at as it is to use. Crafted by the Mayan-Ke artisans of San Antonio Palopó on the shores of Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, each piece is individually painted and glazed — meaning no two are quite the same. A genuinely thoughtful housewarming gift, hostess gift, or treat for yourself.
✨ Features
- 🎨 Handmade & Hand-Painted: Each spoon rest is individually decorated by skilled Mayan-Ke artisans using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
- 🏺 Durable Stoneware Construction: Built to last through everyday kitchen use — not just for display.
- ✅ Microwave & Dishwasher Safe: Practical as well as beautiful, making clean-up effortless.
- 🚫 Lead-Free Glaze: Safe for use around food, children, and family.
- 📐 Compact & Versatile: Measures 3½" W × 7½" L — sits neatly on a stovetop or countertop, or hang it on the wall as a decorative accent.
- 🎨 Assorted Colors: Available in a range of hand-painted colorways — each sold separately so you can mix and match.
- 🤝 Fair Trade Certified: Made with fair wages and ethical working conditions at the heart of every piece.
💛 Benefits
- 🍳 Keeps your kitchen tidy: A dedicated resting spot for spoons and utensils means no more drips on your stovetop or counters.
- 🏡 Adds character to your kitchen: The vibrant floral patterns bring a pop of handcrafted color to any cooking space.
- 🎁 A gift worth giving: Makes a genuinely meaningful housewarming, hostess, or wedding gift — something useful, beautiful, and ethically made.
- 🌍 A purchase that gives back: Buying this piece directly supports the Mayan-Ke community enterprise in San Antonio Palopó, helping to improve livelihoods in the village.
- 🧩 Mix and match: Pairs beautifully with other Upavim Crafts stoneware pieces for a cohesive, artisan-crafted kitchen set.
📋 Product Specifications
- Dimensions: 3½" W × 7½" L Material: Stoneware with hand-painted, lead-free glaze
- Colors: Assorted (each sold separately)
- Care: Microwave and dishwasher safe
- Safety: Lead-free
- Origin: Handmade in San Antonio Palopó, Guatemala
- Maker: Mayan-Ke community enterprise
- Trade: Fair Trade
Add a touch of artisan craftsmanship to your kitchen — or give the gift of something truly special. Pick up your hand-painted stoneware spoon rest today and support the talented makers behind every piece.
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- Unique and High-Quality Products: Clozist curates a collection of unique and high-quality products, often from smaller brands that you might not find elsewhere.
- Ethical Sourcing: Clozist prioritizes ethical sourcing and fair trade practices.
- Convenience: With free shipping on orders over $49 for members of our Reward Program, it's easy to shop online and have your products delivered to your doorstep.
- Impact: For every order we offset 7kgs of CO2 and rescue 2 plastic bottles from the Ocean. Check our impact here
Environmental Impact
Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
About Upavim Crafts
UPAVIM: Empowering Women and Building Communities
UPAVIM is a remarkable women-led cooperative based in La Esperanza, Guatemala. Founded in 1989, UPAVIM has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for its members and their communities.
By creating and selling beautiful, handcrafted products, UPAVIM provides its members with economic independence, leadership opportunities, and access to education. The cooperative supports a full-day K-6 school, a daycare, and a Montessori-based preschool, ensuring that the next generation has the tools they need to succeed.
UPAVIM's success has fueled the development of a health clinic, tutoring program, and a local bakery, further improving the lives of people in La Esperanza.
Through their work, UPAVIM is not only empowering women but also building a stronger, more resilient community. By supporting UPAVIM, you're helping to create a brighter future for generations to come.
Shipping & Delivery
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