Azulejo Tile Cork Hot Pad Trivet | Handmade in Portugal | Small & Large | Tiradia Cork

A piece of Portugal for your kitchen table. ✨

The Tiradia Cork Portuguese Tile Hot Pad Trivet is one of those objects that is so beautiful and so useful that you will want to leave it on the table even when you don’t need it. Made from upcycled granulated cork and imprinted with the iconic blue and green patterns of traditional Portuguese azulejo tiles, it protects your wood, granite, and stone surfaces from hot and cold dishes — and does it with the kind of color and artistry that makes your kitchen feel like it has a story. The natural fiber rope handle makes it easy to hang on a wall, carry to the table, or display on a counter. Available in Small (5.5") and Large (7.5") — use one, or display both together for a beautiful matched set.

The Azulejo — Portugal’s Most Beloved Art Form

The word azulejo comes from the Arabic az-zulayj, meaning “polished stone,” and the tradition of decorating surfaces with these iconic ceramic tiles dates back to 15th-century Portugal, when the art form arrived from the Moorish world and was transformed into something uniquely, unmistakably Portuguese. Walk through Lisbon and you will see azulejos everywhere — covering the facades of churches and palaces, lining the walls of train stations and restaurants, telling stories in blue and white and polychrome across entire buildings. The patterns range from intricate geometric designs to sweeping pictorial scenes, but the palette is always vivid and alive: deep cobalt blue, rich emerald green, warm golden yellow, terracotta red. Portuguese artisans have been perfecting these designs for over five centuries, and the tradition is so beloved that UNESCO recognized it as part of Portugal’s intangible cultural heritage. The blue and green tile patterns on this trivet are drawn directly from that tradition — printed with vegetable dyes onto natural cork, bringing a piece of Portugal’s most celebrated art form into your home.

Cork — A Remarkable Natural Material

Cork is one of nature’s most extraordinary materials — harvested from the bark of cork oak trees in Portugal’s ancient forests without harming the tree, which regenerates its bark and can be harvested again every nine years for over two centuries. The cork in this trivet is upcycled granulated cork — made from cork that would otherwise go to waste, compressed and formed into a dense, durable pad of exceptional quality. Cork is naturally waterproof, antimicrobial, hypoallergenic, and lightweight, and it provides outstanding insulation against both heat and cold — making it the ideal material for a trivet. Because cork is a natural material, each trivet carries its own subtle variations in texture and tone, the honest character of something made from the earth rather than a factory.

Details:

• Small: 5.5" x 5.5" x 0.75" — Weight: 0.35 lbs
• Large: 7.5" x 7.5" x 0.75" — Weight: 0.53 lbs
• Material: Upcycled granulated cork
• Print: Traditional Portuguese azulejo tile design in blue & green
• Dyes: Vegetable-based
• Handle: Natural fiber rope
• Protects surfaces from hot & cold dishes
• Handmade in Portugal by Tiradia Cork
• Care: Wipe with a damp cloth; air dry; not suitable for washing machines

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