Wooden Serving Bowls from Kenya, Africa

Description

These sturdy wooden Fair Trade bowls are truly magnificent!  Each bowl is artfully carved from a single piece of jacaranda wood from Kenya and finished off with a scalloped edge.  The nested bowls are approximately 4, 6, and 8 inches in diameter. Skilled artisans use simple hand tools to carve these stunning pieces; the lines are exquisite and the superior craftmanship is evident throughout.  These are very sturdy, functional and food-safe making them great for entertaining or a unique design element for the home.  Sell as single piece – these make a wonderful wedding or housewarming gift!

In Kenya, the beautiful The jacaranda tree (mimosifolia) is a tropical tree that produces clusters of fragrant purple blooms.  The wood is hard and perfect for carving functional and decorative bowls.  Jacaranda branches are arched, forming a canopy shaped like an upturned umbrella.

Dimension: L= 8″ diameter x 3″ height
M= 6″ diameter x 2.5″ height
S= 4″ diameter x 2.5″ height
Weight: L=13 oz, M=7 oz, S=3 oz

All are food safe , fair trade products

As these are crafted by hand using rudimentary hand tools, no two are identical and variations are to be appreciated and enjoyed.

Socially responsible product assortments that is empowering consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate poverty.

Fair Trade is so much more than a product assortment. It’s about safe workplaces, fair wages + community investment for factory employees.