mi.ni.mali
photo // card holder
photo // card holder
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an elongated concrete holder with one narrow slot along its whole length. slip in a postcard, photo, menu card or note, and it stands. no frame, no stand, nothing extra.
you can line up several cards side by side and swap them whenever you like: change the photo after a week, take the Christmas card out after the holidays.
where I see it: on a desk with business cards, on a windowsill with a polaroid, by the bed with a card you don't want to tuck away in a drawer. for wedding and event tables: guest names or menus.
the concrete is heavy enough that it won't tip over in a draught or when you brush it with your hand.
details
- material: concrete
- length: 22 cm
- sealed surface, stain-resistant
- felt pads underneath, won't scratch furniture
- handmade in Klaipėda, Lithuania
handmade from start to finish. every piece is unique, so shade, texture and tiny air pores may vary. that's not a defect, that's concrete.
production time
production time
we'll ship your order within 2–8 business days.
material
material
100% concrete
care
care
concrete may seem like a familiar material, but there are still a few care tips I have to mention.
- the pieces are not dishwasher safe
- concrete pieces are strong, but definitely not indestructible. treat them the way you would treat ceramics or glass
- if something spills or they get dusty, simply wipe with a damp cloth
- clean stubborn dirt or grease stains with washing-up liquid // a cream cleanser and the soft side of a sponge
- wet cleaning wipes containing alcohol also work great on white pieces
all pieces are sealed against water and dirt, so they are as easy to clean as possible if something happens. a video about how the sealant works is here:
still, concrete is a porous material and the sealant wears off over time, so you can give it extra protection yourself by rubbing in linseed oil.
how to remove wax from trays // candle holders?
trays are often used for candles. once the candles have burned down and the wax has cooled, remove what's left with a blunt object, then warm the remaining marks with hot air, e.g. a hair dryer, while soaking up the melting wax with a paper towel.
I made a short video about this process, have a look:
enjoy them, and thank you: by supporting small makers, you help big dreams come true!
sustainability
sustainability
we make only as many pieces as needed. our shelves are definitely not buckling or gathering dust under unsold stock. that's exactly why you sometimes need to wait a little.
we pack in biodegradable paper packaging (no bubble wrap!), and sometimes even the box your order arrives in is a reused one.
from our hands to your home.
We believe simple things are never plain, and that clean forms and familiar textures, rediscovered, bring originality to your home.
We create minimalist, yet bold interior pieces that are accessible to everyone.
Every piece is handmade, cast and carefully finished in Klaipėda, Lithuania.
Our mission is to offer you modern, stylish home decor made from a material usually found in industrial settings, and to help you discover it anew. Plant pots, trays, candle holders and other concrete pieces don't have to feel cold or gloomy. Browse our collection and see for yourself.
We truly hope we can create something for you that brings joy and turns a house into a home.
Aurelija and Mantas // MI.NI.MALI