Banksia Coasters 6pk

Cannot be shipped internationally due to import restrictions.

the brand story:

Founder and Craftsman, Tony Hansen first started experimenting with Australian Native Timber at the early age of 15 years old. His love of developing Australian made products quickly transformed when he discovered the Banksia Grandis and what he was able to create with it. It was out of pure curiosity that Tony’s wife, Liz, suggested that he carve a small circular Banksia pod with a drilled centre for her to place essential oils in. Shortly after discovering the porous nature of the Banksia Seed Pod, the Aroma Pod was born.

The collection of the Banskia Grandis is highly regulated by the Department of Parks and Wildlife Western Australia. It is Banksia Gifts Australia™ responsibility to ensure that the landscape is undisturbed and that the Banksia trees continue to thrive in the Australian bush. A royalty is paid to the Western Australian Forestry per seed pod, which goes to aid in forest management and conservation. Once the Seed Pods are delivered to Banksia Gifts Australia™ Head Quarters on the Gold Coast, the manufacturing process begins. The experienced tradesmen use a traditional form of woodworking called woodturning.

you are making a difference:

• A royalty is paid to the Western Australian Forestry per seed pod, which goes to aid in forest management and conservation.
• The pickers are designated certain areas to collect the pods, and these are constantly changing to ensure no one area is ever depleted.
• Only 10% of the Banksia Seed Pods can be collected in any one area at a time.
• It is also Banksia Gifts Australia™ mission to support other Harvesters in their endeavours to regenerate Australian bushland.
• Handmade, preserving skills and trades.

features:

• Banksia wood absorbs moisture naturally, protecting tables from condensation ring marks.
• Biodegradable.
• Made from the Australian Banksia seed pod.
• Beautiful alternative to disposable coasters.
• Handmade in Queensland buy a skilled craftsman.

dimensions:

Each coaster measures approximately 7cm diameter.

Made in Australia.

Banksia seed pod.

Australia

This family owned and operated business is located on the beautiful Gold Coast and has been creating giftware from native Banksia pods since 1985. All pods are hand turned, chiseled and sanded. They are then polished with 100% Australian Canola Oil to enhance their natural colour.