Keep this set of two wooden spoons handy at your dining table for when you need to sprinkle salt or pepper, or scoop jam for breakfast

Craft Type: Wood Work

These little spoons, made of natural wood, can be used for varied purposes — add it to your spice jar or use it to scoop pickles and jams. These spoons are hand-carved and made from natural wood in Auroville. The spoons are petite yet strong and look good in whatever role is assigned to them. The spoons have been treated with tung oil, making it 100% food safe.

This product is created by Worktree, a wood-crafting workshop in Auroville that produces well-designed and functional wooden products — all handcrafted and made from responsibly sourced acacia wood. The workshop itself derives its name from the acacia tree, which is also locally known as ‘worktree’.

This product is handcrafted and slight variations in colours, textures and forms are to be expected.

Made in: Auroville

Material: Acacia Wood

Dimensions (cm): 25.5(L) x 7.4(B) x 1.3(H)

Dimensions (inches): 10(L) x 2.9(B) x 0.5(H)

Weight: 70 grams

No. of pieces in a set: 2, Set Of A Salad Serving Spoon And Fork

Products like this one are made by carving wood by hand with the help of tools such as knives, chisels and mallets. In some cases, it also involves woodturning, a process that — much like a potter’s wheel — involves having a piece of wood spin on an axis as it is cut and molded into the required shape. The wood products used as serve ware and dinnerware are treated with food-safe oil, in this case tung oil, making it 100% safe to use for all food items. It’s also worth noting that wood is a hard material, which does not chip or break easily, and therefore products made with natural wood are long-lasting.

- Wash by hand only, using a mild dishwashing soap. Dry completely with a soft towel and let it air, preferably overnight, before storing it. To avoid the swelling and cracking of wood, do not soak in water.

- To keep the wood in good condition and to maintain the color and shine of the wood, it is advisable to apply a little oil from time to time. Use a soft cloth and a conditioning oil for this purpose. Steps to follow for conditioning: After gently washing the product as described above, rub a liberal amount of conditioning oil like olive oil or tung oil all over the product. Set the product on a towel to let the oil soak in for a few hours, then apply a second coat. Repeat until the product doesn’t seem to absorb any more oil. With a clean, gentle cloth, rub off any oily residue that’s left over.

- This product is not microwave-safe.

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