The small rituals of daily life often begin with a warm cup of tea or a morning coffee. This coaster brings an added layer of quiet, hands-on warmth to those gentle moments of ease.

Co-created by Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden and local woodcraft studio Che Artisan Workshop, it is fashioned from reclaimed Basralocus timber supplied by KFBG—each strip cut with precise joinery and carefully hand-polished by skilled artisans. Interlocking through traditional half-lap joints, the strips layer together into an elegant hexagonal grid. Held together without a single nail or drop of glue, it relies solely on the seamless, precise bite of timber against timber to steadily support your cup.

What makes it most captivating is that it arrives in your hands as a flat-pack kit. Six wooden strips rest quietly, waiting for you to assemble them piece by piece. Feeling the subtle click as the joints interlock under your fingertips offers a tactile delight that mass-produced objects can never replicate – a memorable first encounter with this piece of craft. The moment it comes together, it transforms from a simple wooden item into a personal companion carrying your time and care.

Every strip displays its own unique natural grain, weaving into a distinct timeline. May it keep you company through each moment you choose to slow down and savour.

Product Features

• Handcrafted from reclaimed Basralocus wood provided by KFBG – made in the spirit of cherishing every material
• Each strip is mortised and polished individually by hand, interlocking via half-lap joints to hold your cups securely.
• The interlocking lattice structure allows heat to dissipate easily while adding a sleek, airy aesthetic.
• Delivered flat-packed for you to assemble by hand, enjoying the satisfying tactile fun of interlocking timber.
• (Optional Add-on) +$10 Wood Care Kit: Includes a small tin of natural wood wax with detailed care instructions to nourish your wooden piece over time.

Product Details
Materials: Reclaimed Basralocus wood
Size: L 125 mm × W 125 mm × D 15 mm
Maker: Che Artisan Workshop
Wood source: Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

Availability
> KFBG website
> Sunshine Hall / Farm Shop at KFBG

Retail Price: HK$128 
All proceeds (net of costs) will go directly toward KFBG’s conservation and ecological education work.

Enquiries
Email joy.tung@kfbg.org