Japanese Patterns Upcycled Teak Wood Coasters - Individual / Set of 4

Our Japanese Patterns Upcycled Teak Wood coasters come with individual pattern. Our makers have obtained the off cut woods from the furniture factories and give these beautiful hard woods an extra purpose.

The patterns on the coaster inspired by the traditional Japanese Patterns and each has a different meaning:

• Wave Crest (Seigaiha) : This design is made of rows of ocean waves forming a fan-shaped pattern. It symbolizes the desire for continued peaceful living, like the tranquil waves.
• Hemp Leaf (Asanoha) symbolises Adulthood. It is connected to the ideas of growth and children's health, since hemp is durable and grows quickly.
• Fletching (Yagasuri): This pattern is based on arrow fletching. It is used as a lucky charm for weddings and other ceremonies, as it is based on the Japanese saying that, once an arrow is fired, it never returns.
• Seven Treasures (Shippo)has a meaning of the unending chain of expansion of harmony and peace.

Each coaster is carefully and delicately laser cut from 5mm thick teak wood and further enhanced by hand sanding to give them a smooth finishing. Each coaster also given an extra coating of oil and wax to give a maximum protection and accentuate finishing.

This unique set of upcycled wooden coasters will make a great house warming gift or a lovely addition to a wedding list. They are also a great present for 5th Wooden Wedding anniversary.

Source: Paguro Upcycle

Brand: Paguro Upcycle focuses on making the finest upcycled products, with quality craftsmanship and contemporary design. Yen, the founder, shocked with the fast fashion industry and amazed with the creativity of recycled and upcycled products decided to find designers with their won sustainable mission and share their brilliant products. Paguro shows what can be achieved with reclaimed and repurposed materials creating quality, individual and sustainable products.

Fair Trade: The products are produced in a social enterprise in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the UK. Paguro Upcycle helps craftsmen from Asia and the UK make a profit to live a good life and visit the suppliers in Asia once a year.

Environmentally Friendly: All Paguro Upcycle products are made from recycled and upcycled materials that would otherwise have gone to a landfill or would have been incinerated.

Vegan: Paguro Upcycle is a PETA-Approved vegan.

Good Cause: Through the years they have supported donating a portion of their profits to these charities: CARE International UK, Transforming Lives for Good and Plastic Oceans.