{"product_id":"bread-warmer-basket-lovebirds-round","title":"Terracotta Bread Warmer \u0026 Handwoven Seagrass Basket | Lovebirds Engraved | Handmade in Bangladesh | KORISSA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Most Beautiful Thing on the Table — And It Keeps the Bread Warm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a particular kind of joy that belongs to the table — the joy of bread, warm from the oven, passed from hand to hand among the people gathered around it. It is one of the oldest, most universal, most deeply human experiences there is — the breaking of bread together, the sharing of the most fundamental food, the act that has signified welcome and fellowship and belonging since the beginning of human community. The Lovebirds Bread Warmer \u0026amp; Basket by KORISSA honors that tradition with a piece that is as beautiful as it is functional: a 100% terracotta bread warmer, engraved by hand with lovebirds, naturally insulating to keep bread warm long after it leaves the oven, nestled perfectly inside a handwoven seagrass and jute basket that is itself a work of art. This is not a kitchen accessory. This is a centerpiece. This is the piece that guests notice the moment it comes to the table — the one they ask about, the one they want to know where it came from, the one that makes every meal feel like a gathering that was prepared with love and intention and the most beautiful things the home has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTerracotta — The Most Ancient Kitchen Material on Earth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerracotta — from the Italian \u003cem\u003eterra cotta\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning “baked earth” — is one of the oldest materials in human history. Clay vessels have been used to store, prepare, and serve food for over ten thousand years, in every civilization on every continent, because terracotta has properties that no modern material can replicate. It is naturally porous, allowing it to breathe and to regulate moisture in a way that keeps bread at the perfect texture — warm and soft inside, with a crust that stays exactly right. It is naturally insulating, retaining the heat of the oven and releasing it slowly and evenly, keeping bread warm at the table for far longer than any metal or glass or ceramic alternative. And it is naturally beautiful — the warm, earthy, unmistakably natural color of baked clay that has been the color of the kitchen and the table and the hearth since the first human beings gathered around a fire and broke bread together. The terracotta bread warmer in this set is engraved with lovebirds — a detail of extraordinary delicacy and charm, the symbol of love and partnership and the joy of sharing the table with the people who matter most. At 9\" round and just 0.5\" tall, it fits perfectly inside the basket and sits beautifully on any table, from the most casual family dinner to the most elegantly set holiday feast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeagrass — The Living Fiber of the Most Beautiful Baskets in the World\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeagrass is one of the most extraordinary natural fibers available — a flowering plant that grows in shallow coastal waters, forming the vast underwater meadows that are among the most productive and most biodiverse ecosystems on earth. Seagrass meadows produce oxygen, sequester carbon, filter water, and provide habitat for an extraordinary variety of marine life — and when harvested sustainably, the dried fiber of the seagrass plant produces a weaving material that is strong, flexible, naturally water-resistant, and extraordinarily beautiful. Seagrass fiber has a natural sheen and a natural variation in color — from pale gold to warm green to deep amber — that gives handwoven seagrass baskets the kind of organic, living beauty that no synthetic material can approach. It is the fiber of the most beautiful baskets in the world, and it is the fiber of this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Handwoven Process — Every Strand Placed by a Human Hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe basket that holds this bread warmer is not manufactured. It is woven — by hand, by a skilled artisan in Bangladesh, using a technique that has been passed down through generations of weavers who learned their craft from their parents and grandparents and who bring to every basket the accumulated knowledge and skill of a lifetime of working with natural fiber. The seagrass and jute wool are prepared and dried, then woven strand by strand into the tight, even, beautiful pattern that gives the basket its structure, its strength, and its extraordinary appearance. The weaver works with her hands and her eyes and her body — feeling the tension of the fiber, adjusting the pattern, building the basket from the base up in a process that is as meditative as it is skilled. The result is a basket that is 3.25\" tall and 11\" round — perfectly proportioned to hold the terracotta bread warmer and to present it at the table with the warmth and the beauty that this piece deserves. And because it is handwoven, no two baskets are exactly alike. The slight variations in color, in texture, in the precise pattern of the weave — these are not imperfections. They are the signatures of the human hand, the evidence that a person made this, with care and with skill, for the table it will grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Fair Trade Artisans of Bangladesh — Skilled Hands, Dignified Lives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBangladesh has one of the richest and most celebrated traditions of natural fiber weaving in the world — a tradition that stretches back centuries and that is kept alive today by the skilled artisans who make pieces like this one. The artisans who create this bread warmer and basket set are part of a Fair Trade community curated by KORISSA — a community committed to two things: the preservation of the extraordinary craft traditions of Bangladesh, and the creation of dignified, fairly compensated work for the artisans who practice them. Fair Trade means that every artisan receives a fair wage for their skilled work — a wage that supports their family, their community, and their ability to continue practicing and passing on the craft that makes pieces like this possible. It means safe working conditions, respect for the artisan and their skill, and a direct connection between the person who makes the piece and the person who brings it to their table. When she sets this basket on the table, she is not just presenting beautiful bread in a beautiful basket. She is participating in a chain of care and craft and dignity that stretches from a workshop in Bangladesh to her dining room — and that makes the bread taste better, and the gathering feel more meaningful, and the table more beautiful than it has ever been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned by KORISSA — Where Craft Meets the Table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKORISSA designs each piece with the conviction that the most beautiful home goods are the ones that are made by hand, from natural materials, by skilled artisans who are fairly compensated for their extraordinary work. The Lovebirds Bread Warmer \u0026amp; Basket is a perfect expression of that conviction — terracotta and seagrass and jute, engraved lovebirds and handwoven fiber, the ancient materials of the kitchen and the table, made new and made beautiful by the hands of artisans who have spent their lives learning how to do exactly this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Perfect Gift for Every Gathering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the hostess whose table is always the most beautiful in the room. For the newlyweds setting up their first home together — the lovebirds engraved on the terracotta are the most perfect wedding gift detail imaginable. For a housewarming, a birthday, a Christmas gift, or an anniversary gift for the couple who loves to gather people around their table. For the woman who bakes bread on Saturday mornings and deserves to serve it in something as beautiful as the bread itself. By KORISSA — Fair Trade, handmade in Bangladesh, designed for the table that gathers with love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBread Warmer: 100% terracotta, 0.5\" tall x 9\" round, engraved lovebirds design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasket: 100% seagrass and jute wool, 3.25\" tall x 11\" round, handwoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight variations in design, color, and size due to handcrafted nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by KORISSA, Fair Trade handmade in Bangladesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBread warmer: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. Dry well. Not dishwasher safe. Do not put in the oven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasket: Dust or vacuum regularly. Wipe with a damp cloth if necessary — do not rub stains as this may spread and loosen fibers. Keep out of direct sunlight. Dry thoroughly after any water exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Proverbs 31:14–15\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DC-KORISSA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42749217996877,"sku":"DC-1777249","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/4042\/2477\/files\/STY00_BREADWARMERBASKET-LOVEBIRDROUND.jpg?v=1772639822","url":"https:\/\/christiandecorandmore.com\/products\/bread-warmer-basket-lovebirds-round","provider":"Christian Decor and more","version":"1.0","type":"link"}