Onyx Stone Wood Platter Board
Onyx Stone Wood Platter Board
Ethically sourced and sustainably hewn, this stunning platter made from a single piece of natural onyx - a stone which in this instance looks like petrified wood. A stunning way for the entertainer to serve their favourite foods to their favourite people. Comes in a gift box.
Natural stone varies in size, colour, and appearance. Each piece is one-of-a-kind; size, shape, and colour may vary slightly. Due to the nature of handmade products, variations in exact texture and glaze can occur.
DETAIL
Handmade in Pakistan
Size: Rectangular Large L 56cm x W 22cm x 2cm approx. Rectangular Medium 45cm x L 22cm W x 1.3cm H approx. Undercuts on both sides for the handles. Round Medium 34cm D. Round Small 20cm D
Material: Onyx stone
Care: Handwash in luke warm water. Avoid use of acidic items which make discolour the stone.
Impact
This co-operative was founded by the late Mansoor Ali, who pioneered fair trade practices in Pakistan’s stone industry while hiring artisans regardless of religion or ethnicity. The co-operative, then and now, works with underprivileged artisans to continue their traditional craft in stone and sheesham wood products.
It disperses orders to independently owned and operated onyx workshops that own their own equipment and rent or own their facilities. Most are family businesses employing several family members. Fair wages as well as additional benefits of profit-sharing, pension plans and medical benefits are provided to the artisans.