Parker Banana Leaf Tray — Handwoven Rattan & Banana Leaf | Natural & Black

The Parker Tray is a handwoven square tray in rattan and banana leaf — the base woven in a tight, flat weave of natural rattan strands running parallel across the surface, the sides and rim woven in a bold natural and black diagonal stripe pattern using twisted banana leaf fiber. The two weave patterns — the flat parallel base and the diagonal stripe sides — meet at a clean right angle at the rim, creating a tray that is visually complex from above and graphically bold from the side.

The rim is finished with a natural rattan binding — a single strand of natural rattan wrapped tightly around the top edge, the warm honey tone of the natural rattan framing the black and natural stripe pattern below. Two cut-out handles are integrated into opposite sides of the rim — the handles are formed from the rattan binding itself, the opening cut cleanly through the woven wall, the edges finished and smooth.

Why Rattan & Banana Leaf?

Rattan is one of the most durable natural materials available for woven objects — flexible enough to weave tightly, rigid enough to hold its form under load, and naturally resistant to humidity and temperature changes. Banana leaf fiber is a byproduct of banana cultivation — the leaves are harvested, dried, and twisted into fiber that is strong, flexible, and naturally water-resistant. The combination of rattan structure and banana leaf fiber produces a tray that is both lightweight and durable, with a surface texture that improves with age.

How It Improves Your Daily Life

The Parker Tray solves the surface organization problem — the coffee table, the console table, the kitchen counter, or the ottoman that collects objects without a considered place for them. The tray gives those objects a boundary and a visual anchor, turning a collection of items into a composed arrangement.

The Medium size works on a coffee table, a nightstand, or a bathroom vanity — for a small plant, candles, and everyday objects. The Grand size works on a larger coffee table or console table — for books, plants, and a full decorative arrangement. The two sizes are designed to be used together as a nested pair, as shown in the lifestyle image.

How to Style It

• Coffee table — Grand + Medium nested together as a composed pair
• Coffee table — Medium for a small plant, candles, or everyday objects
• Ottoman — Grand as a stable serving surface for drinks and books
• Dining table — Grand as a serving tray for bread, condiments, or a cheese board
• Console table — Grand as an organizing surface for keys, mail, and entryway objects
• Bathroom vanity — Medium for soap, candles, and small accessories
• Gift — a complete, considered housewarming or hosting gift; available in two sizes
• Pairs with: natural wood, linen, terracotta, warm neutral interiors, and any home that values natural materials

Details & Care

• Material: Handwoven rattan and banana leaf fiber
• Pattern: Natural and black diagonal stripe sides | Flat parallel rattan base
• Finish: Natural rattan rim binding | Cut-out integrated handles
• Sizes (approx.):
  Medium Parker Tray: ~28 × 28 cm (11" × 11") × H ~8–10 cm (3–4")
  Grand Parker Tray: ~40 × 40 cm (16" × 16") × H ~8–10 cm (3–4")
• Each tray is handwoven — slight variations in weave and color are natural and make each piece unique
• Care: Wipe clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not submerge in water. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the natural color. Do not use in dishwasher.