Trinket Tray Enameled Square Large – The Sun

A square enamelled tray in mango wood, finished with a vivid sun motif at its centre. It sits flat and open, ready to gather the small objects of a day, keys, rings, a watch, a candle, and turn them into something that looks considered rather than left behind.

Form and everyday use

• The open, lipped form keeps things from sliding off and makes it easy to lift and move as a unit.
• The enamel surface is smooth underhand and wipes clean with a damp cloth.
• It works on a hallway console, a bedside table, or a dressing surface, anywhere a small collection of objects needs a home.
• At 255 g, it has enough weight to feel substantial without being heavy to move.
• The sun motif reads clearly from above, making it as much a display piece as a practical one.

Mango wood and enamel

The tray is made from mango wood, a dense, close-grained timber that comes largely from orchard trees harvested at the end of their fruiting life. It is grown widely across India, where this piece originates, and its use in homewares gives the wood a second chapter after the orchard. The enamel finish is applied over the wood surface, giving the tray its colour and the sun its detail.

The sun motif

The sun as a decorative symbol appears across cultures and centuries, in Indian folk art, in Mediterranean tilework, in Scandinavian craft traditions. Here it is rendered in warm tones at the centre of the tray, bold enough to anchor the piece visually without overwhelming the objects placed on it. It gives the tray a character that plain wood or a solid colour would not.

Living with it

Wipe the enamel surface with a damp cloth and dry it promptly. Mango wood is not sealed for water resistance, so avoid leaving wet items directly on it. Keep it away from prolonged damp or direct heat, which can cause the wood to shift over time. It is not intended as a coaster or a surface for liquids.

Size and details

The tray weighs 255 g. It is described as large within the Hop Hare Enamelled Wooden Boxes and Trays range, for a practical sense of scale, compare it to an A5 notebook or a standard dinner plate. Made in India.

A considered gift

It suits anyone who likes their everyday objects to have a place, a thoughtful gift for a new home, a birthday, or anyone who appreciates a surface that is both useful and good to look at.

Common questions

Is the surface easy to keep clean?
Yes. The enamel wipes down easily with a damp cloth. Dry it straight after to protect the wood beneath.

Can I use it to hold a candle or a plant pot?
It will hold a candle in a holder, but it is not sealed against moisture or heat, so avoid placing anything wet or very hot directly on the surface.

Does it come with a lid?
No. This is an open tray, not a lidded box.