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These sweet bowls are hand-carved from the olive wood tree in Kenya, with special care being taken to highlight interesting areas of the wood's grain and natural curvature. These can be filled with treats, condiments, nuts, etc. and are useful for entertaining.
Sold individually.
Dimensions: 1.25 L x 2W
Crafted from: olive wood
Made in: Kenya
To care for this natural serving piece, hand-wash in warm water and rub lightly with a coat of olive or food safe mineral oil to ensure years of use.
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community.
$38.00
Handcrafted from sustainably harvested olive wood, this beautiful heart-shaped tray features a cutout heart that doubles as embellishment and for hanging the tray when not in use.
The simple shape of the tray, hand-carved by Kamba people living in the bush of Eastern Kenya, allows for the the dramatic grain of the olive wood tree to shine through.
Sold singly. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Care instructions: Hand wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Rub wood lightly with mineral or olive oil before storing.
Dimensions: 12"L x 6"W
Crafted from: Wild olive wood
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives with Kamba artists to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, wtih marked improvements being seen both for the individual and the community.
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$21.00
These small serving trays are hand-carved by Kenyan artisans into the shape of a flower petal. Made from wild olive wood, a richly grained and carefully managed hardwood found throughout East Africa.
Choose from 3 sizes:
Small: 5"L x 4"W x 1"H
Medium: 6"L x 5"W x 1"H
Large: 8.5"L x 7"W x 1.5"H
Care instructions: Hand wash in warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Rub wood lightly with olive oil before storing.
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community.
$42.00
You'll get years of use of out this beautiful cheese board, made from solid olive wood and enhanced with batik-dyed cow bone inlay. So easy to grab and use, the wood grain makes cheese look lovely.
Hand carved from legally sourced wild olive wood, each tray is a spectacular and one-of-a-kind piece of functional art. Dyed cow bone inlay adorns the handle.
To care for wild olive wood serving pieces, wipe clean with a damp cloth, dry and rub lightly with olive or mineral oil before storing.
Dimensions: 12"L x 6" W
Crafted from: Wild olive wood and bone
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community.
$32.00
Kenyan artisans hand carve this useful mortar and pestle from beautifully grained wild olive wood. Each piece is completely unique and simply constructed to serve for years.
Sold as a set with mortar and pestle. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: Mortar: 5.25"L x 5.25"W x 3.5"H Pestle: 1.25"L x 1.25"W x 8"H
Crafted from: Wild olive wood
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community.
$36.00
This charming cream & sugar serving set is crafted by talented artisans in Kenya from hand carved wild olive wood. The set includes a small sugar spoon, sugar dish and spouted creamer, all of which nest together nicely.
[Small Mug] = 1.75"T x 2.5W x 1.5T. [Large Mug] 2"T x 3.25"W x 1.75T. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation may occur. Hand wash.
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community.
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$36.00
This useful mortar and pestle is hand carved from beautifully grained wild olive wood by Kenyan artisans. Each piece is completely unique and simply constructed to serve for years.
Sold as a set with mortar and pestle. Because this is a handcrafted item, each will vary slightly.
Dimensions: Mortar: 4"L x 4"W x 3.75"H Pestle: 1"L x 1"W x 7"H
Crafted from: Wild olive wood
Made in: Kenya
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of olive wood products, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community. The olive wood tree is sacred to Kenyans and appreciated worldwide for its beautiful grain patterns and durability.
$42.00
This set of small wooden bowls is great for culinary enthusiasts. Each bowl is hand carved from wild olive wood, a beautiful hardwood native to Eastern Africa, by the Kamba people of Kenya. The inlay of cow bone with a batik pattern adds a special touch.
Sizes: L: 4"D x 2"T. M: 3"D x 1.5"T. S: 2"D x 1"T. Hand wash.
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of olive wood products, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community. The olive wood tree is sacred to Kenyans and appreciated worldwide for its beautiful grain patterns and durability.
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$36.00
Perfect for your favorite chef or baker, these indispensable bowls are wonderful for holding spices and ingredients while cooking. The bowls can also double for holding dips or household items. Each bowl is hand-carved from solid olive wood and rests easily in the hand.
The Kamba carvers who craft these bowls travel into the bush in groups for safety and set up a makeshift camp at the site of the felled tree. Together, the carvers sit down and rough in the basic carving for items on their respective orders. Having a variety of items to work on allows the carvers to better utilize the tree. From large items like these bowls down to small pieces like earrings, the carvers hew a collection of beautiful shapes.
Large bowl measures 4"D x 2"T. Medium bowl measures 3"D x 1.5"T. Small bowl measures 2.5"D x 1.25"T. Due to the handcrafted nature of this item, slight variation may occur.
Made from olive wood. To care for this natural serving piece, hand-wash in warm water and rub lightly with a coat of olive or food safe mineral oil to ensure years of use.
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community.
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$72.00
These three serving trays are sized perfectly for baguettes and crackers, but look great serving most anything. Natural bone inlay and batik-dyed inlay adds a touch of Kenyan style.
Small measures 12"L x 2.75"W. Medium measures 13.5"L x 3"W. Large measures 15.5"L x 3.5"WT. Due to the handcrafted nature of these items, slight variation may occur. Hand wash for best care.
About the Artisans:
We work with representatives of Kamba artists in Kenya to obtain these hand-carved works of beauty derived from the olive wood tree. The artisans benefit greatly from the sale of their works, with marked improvements being seen for the individual, their families, the community.
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