Put a hot teapot on top of this trivet and you will immediately feel the healing spirit of a juniper forest fill your whole home. In order to ensure maximum effects, the trivet is unvarnished - instead, it is painstakingly hand-polished, using other pieces of juniper wood, and will keep its polish for many years to come. The trivet makes a wonderful Russian souvenir, in both a decorative, as well as a utilitarian capacity! This natural product is unvarnished so it retains its subtle, inimitable juniper scent. It is polished with wood using an ancient technique that preserves the color for years.