Description

Corkwood Coaster Set – Tena Ase “Global Pan-African Fam, Let’s Eat!” Collection by Chef Nataki

Chic. Grounded. Connected. This bold corkwood coaster set is part of Chef Nataki’s Tena Ase Collection, inspired by the joyful cultural ritual of sitting down to eat together across the global Black family. The design, titled “Tena Ase – Global Pan-African Fam, Let’s Eat!”, brings together key elements from both African and African-American kitchens — a visual celebration of shared culture and culinary memory.

Wooden spoons and forks flank either side of an abstract vertical straw with a gentle wave through the center, symbolizing the flow of culture across oceans. With optional black-eyed pea accents, the pattern speaks to both abundance and togetherness — the moment when it’s time to eat, no matter where we are in the world.

Whether used for everyday meals or cultural gatherings, these coasters make any table a tribute to unity and delicious tradition.

 

Product Features:

Glossy MDF top captures rich detail and color

Eco-friendly cork backing prevents slipping and protects surfaces

Vertical spoon-and-fork pattern from the Tena Ase collection

Black-eyed pea motif for added texture and symbolism

Set includes 4 compact coasters, each 3.75″ × 3.75″

 

Care Instructions:

Wipe clean with a dry microfiber cloth. Avoid soaking or abrasive cleaners.

 

Design Symbolism:

Forks: Signify serious eating in African-American tradition

Spoons: Represent everyday West African cooking and sharing

Wavy straw line: Symbolizes water and cultural flow across the diaspora

Black-eyed peas: Represent shared ingredients, abundance, and ancestral nourishment