natural utensils

"We designed these for spreading the icing on a cake, butter on bread and even your favorite dips," Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors tell us with obvious pride. They carve the pair by hand from cericote wood, a naturally dark-grained wood with interesting patterns that sometimes shows white parts, creating a striking contrast.

Hand wash with soap and water. Never use a dishwasher or expose the wood to heat sources or water, as they could cause it to warp. To renew the shine, polish the wood with vegetable oil and a soft cloth.

Victor Hugo Lopez highlights the natural grain of palo blanco in the modern design of this mortar and pestle. He carves the mortar by hand and finishes it by dipping it in deep blue for a whimsical spot of color.

A moon made of delight, exquisite flavors and sublime artistry will decorate your days, all thanks to Braulio Masis' talented hands. The Costa Rican artisan uses bay laurel, cedar and pine wood pieces to create this round cutting board, which can also serve as a captivating cheese board. Combining stripes of natural hues, the artisan finishes his creation with a polished finish.

Reclaiming discarded pieces of fragrant cedar wood, Victor Hugo Lopez celebrates nature's generosity. He transforms it into a beautiful pair of servers for tossing or serving salads.

Reclaiming discarded pieces of fragrant cedar wood, Victor Hugo Lopez celebrates nature's generosity. He transforms it into a beautiful set of serving spoons with scallops on the handles. The natural wood grain is breathtaking.

Victor Hugo Lopez highlights the natural grain of palo blanco in the modern design of this mortar and pestle. He carves the mortar by hand and finishes it by dipping it in vibrant green for a whimsical spot of color.