Ichigo ichie - Treasure each moment. Thinkers & Makers new home products encourage us to be present in the moment - whether it’s a cup of tea in meditative solitude or a meal shared with friends. Inspired by Japanese wabi-sabi aesthetics and life lessons from traditional tea ceremonies, Tovi and Tuokio trivets are designed for being present and enjoying the moment.

Thinkers & Makers serving trays present the raw beauty of Finnish and Portuguese wood. Tuokio is cut from raw cork bark in Portugal. Tovi is hand made by designer Katriina Nuutinen from burnt spruce, which is a circular economy material from local carpenter and treated with food-grade vegetable oil. No glue, no coatings, no toxins or harmful substances is used in these products. Trivets are food safe and can be used to serve both hot pans and cold dishes.

The names Tovi and Tuokio are both Finnish words for a moment in time. Tovi wooden trivet is available in limited-edition.