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Product Features:
- Olive wood salt pots are carved from very old tree stumps on the Kahero Farm in Kenya's Rift Valley
- Kitchen and dining accessory is handmade and feature unique oblong shapes
- Serveware measures approximately 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter
These olive wood salt pots are carved from very old tree stumps on the Kahero Farm in Kenya's Rift Valley. The Kahero Farm is just about 10 miles north of the Equator in the Great Rift Valley. It was a forest many years ago where people cut down trees for firewood and charcoal. The new owners of the farm saved the brown olive (Olea Africana) stumps of trees that were cut down decades earlier and taught the local herdsmen to carve bowls and spoons from the aged wood. No two bowls are alike. Every bowl is made according to the grain in the wood. The only power tool is a chain saw used to cut the stumps into workable pieces. After that, the carvers use machetes, chisels, and other homemade tools, some made from old harrow disks. The bowls are finished with broken glass bottles and sand paper and are then dipped in liquid paraffin, which protects the beauty of the wood.
What is Worldstock?
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
Imported
- Dimensions:
- 2.0x2.0x3.0
- Materials:
- Wood
- Model No:
- KAH:KWF006
Customer Reviews
Perfect size bowl to use as a salt cellar. Beautiful workmanship.
This spice bowl is very nice and I love supporting those who help themselves. The booklet describing how this spice bowl is created is so incredibly interesting and humbling. The only thing I was ever -so- slightly dissappointed in, was the fact the handle on the spoon was very crooked. I did keep the bowl and gave the gift, as originally intended and viewed the crooked handle as a unique characteristic, intended by it's creator. : )
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This bowl is smaller than I thought it would be. But it is so cute. The carved spoon that comes with it is great. I am giving it as a present with some sea salt in hopes that they will fill it with the salt and put it on their counter. I really wanted to keep it for myself so I might buy another one.
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