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Olive Wood Small Spoon with Decorative Handle
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This decorative short-handled spoon is hand-carved from sustainable wild olive wood. Designed with comfort in mind, the curved handle gives an easy grip, making serving and scooping effortless. Its small size makes it the ideal spoon for coffee or loose-leaf tea jars, and it's just as popular for dips and condiments.
Olive wood has natural antibacterial properties and a beautiful grain — no two pieces are the same.
Who made your spoon?
Our contemporary wooden products are hand-carved in a Nairobi workshop run by Zephania, one of the founders of the popular Maasai Market in Westlands. They are made from wild olive wood, sustainably sourced from Zephania’s own plantations in his hometown of Kisii, where he continually replants trees.
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The detail
- Materials: Wild Olive Wood
- Size: 4cm x 9.5cm
- Hand-carved, so each piece varies slightly
Care
Olive wood has an excellent reputation for being harder and less porous than other woods. Hand wash with a mild detergent and warm water, avoiding boiling water and dishwashers, as high temperatures can cause the wood to expand and split. Always towel dry after washing to prevent moisture cracks. The same applies to any pieces with horn or bone accents.
Once a month, treat with a food-safe mineral oil (we like to use olive oil) — rub in a small amount with a soft cloth to condition the wood and restore its warm, polished look.
