17 years ago, we set out to design and create a beautiful and functional accessory for your active kitchen! After many years in the process, we are confident we have succeeded and can provide you with a beautiful, high quality and unique handmade trivet. Our handmade product acts as a hotplate/trivet to protect your table or countertop from a hot dish from the oven or microwave up to 400 degrees. Because you can not regulate or calibrate stovetop burner temperature we do not recommend a pot or pan from the stove top being placed directly onto the trivet. Simply wipe them off with a baby wipe or a soft damp cloth and you are ready to go! Do not immerse in water as they are not completely water tight.