Olive Wood Spoon I
$12.00
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Our Olive Wood Spoon has been hand carved from sustainably sourced olive wood in Kenya.
Olive wood is a warm wood with detailed grain patterns that is known for its durability. The carving of olive wood is a craft native to Eastern and Southern Africa, and touches upon many countries in the region. Our Fair Trade artisan partners reside in a small, rural community in Southwestern Kenya. The group is completely self-taught and relies entirely on this craft for their sole source of income. They are known throughout Kenya for their prized and detailed woodwork.
Treated with food-safe sunflower oil, these spoons are safe to use in the kitchen and with food preparation. They are also beautiful on their own and make for a natural sculptural element when displayed on the counter, especially in groups.
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This spoon is approximately 7.25" L x 2" W.
Each spoon has been individually carved by hand and no two are exactly alike. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, there may be wood grain and tone variation and small marks that add to the item’s patina, and tell a story of its unique history and significance. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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This spoon is 100% olive wood. It has been treated with food safe sunflower oil. Hand wash to maintain the wood's full natural beauty and apply food grade mineral or olive oil as needed.
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Bottle Opener I
$28.00
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Our Bottle Opener has been handcrafted by Fair Trade artisans in Kenya using discarded and sustainably sourced cow bone. The artisans polish and carve each handle into an elegant spiral design. Each purchase supports our artisan partners in Kenya who are working to support their families and their communities.
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This handmade Bottle Opener is about 6" long and .75" wide.
This Bottle Opener is an authentic and high quality handmade product sourced directly from our Fair Trade artisan partners in Kenya. No two pieces are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator, adding to the character and patina of each piece.
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All of our products are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. We recommend handling them with care and washing them by hand with soap and water.
Olive Wood Bowl I
$32.00
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Our Olive Wood Bowl has been handmade by a family-owned business in Tunisia. Crafted of rich and durable olive wood, this bowl features striking grains and vibrant, dark patterns native to the olive tree. Tunisia is one of the top five olive oil exporters in the world, and our partners sustainably harvest this wood from older trees that no longer produce olive crops.
Use it to serve olives or snacks on the table -- or as a beautiful, natural accent on a shelf or table.
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This bowl is approximately 7.75" L x 3.75" w x 2" H.
Each bowl has been individually carved by hand and no two are exactly alike. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, there will be wood grain and tone variation and small marks that add to the item’s patina, and tell a story of its unique history and significance. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Hand wash only with mild soap. Do not soak wood for a long period of time.
Stoneware Spoon Rest
$18.00
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Our Stoneware Spoon Rest is hand finished by third-generation artisans in rural Vietnam. Each piece is fired in a gas-powered kiln, which is an environmentally friendly alternative to coal power. Featuring subtle differences in shape and finish, no two are exactly alike.
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This spoon rest is approximately 5" L x 4.75" W. Spoon not included.
No two are exactly alike. Due to the handmade nature of each piece, there are variations in color and finish that tell a story of its unique history and significance. Please Contact Us if you have any specific needs or questions.
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Dishwasher and microwave safe.
Block Print Napkin Set - Bernadette
$32.00
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Our Block Print Napkins (Set of 4) have been handmade by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each napkin is printed by hand using an ancient process.
To begin, a master craftsperson carves the desired pattern -- or fragment of a pattern that will later be combined -- out of a solid piece of locally sourced wood. After the block is completed, a second artisan mixes natural dyes before he dips each block and presses it down onto a long strip of cloth. Designs that contain multiple colors or complex images often require several different blocks to complete the pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print.
Our collection of block print napkins is made entirely by hand, including the printing, cutting and sewing of each individual napkin at the family’s facility in Rajasthan. Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India.
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Each napkin is approximately 20” square with a ¼” hem. There are 4 napkins in a set. Handmade in India.
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Machine wash separately. Tumble dry low. Warm iron as needed.