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Butterfly-Inspired Food Tiles

Monarch Trivet Tiles by Louis A. Lara are Whimsical

— August 22, 2013 — Art & Design
Inspired by the wings of the Monarch butterfly, this set of two flexible silicone trivet tiles can be used individually or in tandem to accommodate larger serving dishes. Combined with additional sets, any size serving dish can be handled, and limitless patterns can be created to beautifully dress the table long before the food arrives.

Monarch Trivet Tiles are made out of silicone, and the response to this new design has been very positive. The design will soon be available through the LARA e-commerce site and retail shops. Currently available in black, red, orange and green, these Monarch Trivet Tiles never fail to start a conversation, and they sure dress up the table for when you have guests over for dinner.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Silicone Trivet Tiles - Flexible silicone trivet tiles offer innovative options for handling various serving dish sizes and creating customizable patterns.
2. Whimsical Table Dressing - Whimsical trivet tiles inspired by the wings of Monarch butterflies provide an opportunity to enhance table aesthetics and start conversations.
3. Versatile Food Presentation - Using silicone trivet tiles to beautifully dress the table before the food arrives provides an opportunity for creative and limitless food presentation.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware - The kitchenware industry can leverage flexible silicone trivet tiles to offer versatile and customizable solutions for food handling and presentation.
2. Home Decor - Incorporating whimsical trivet tiles inspired by nature in home decor opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for creating unique and artistic table settings.
3. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry can benefit from featuring and selling silicone trivet tiles, providing customers with convenient options for enhancing their dining experiences.
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