This handmade live edge bowl is made from the wild cherry wood (Prunus avium), a solid piece with no veneers, found at an altitude of 800 m in the mountainous area of Croatia when the tree was felled due to disease. I draw inspiration from the nature, for all my works and I'm always on the lookout, trying to show wood at its best.
The bowl has a natural beauty and radiance in its grain, growth rings and raw edge. It is a stuning piece of wood artwork with a lovely reddish colour and beautiful dark bark that will be prominent in any decor: Contemporary, Modern, Western, Farmhouse or Ranch.
Most hand turned dishes are primarily functional art objects, and for this particular piece many uses can be found: bowl for fresh or dried fruit, cookie, candy or snacks bowl, as a parlor decor, or just as a great center piece on a dining table. Also, use this beautiful artwork to decorate your coffee table, desk or dresser.
This handmade bowl also makes a thoughtful, unique gift for almost any occasion such as a wedding, housewarming, birthday or Christmas.
Measurements :
Diameter across the top (cm) – from 17.5 to 19
Diameter across the bottom (cm) – 12
Height (cm) – from 5.5 to 10
Wall thickness (mm) – from 2 to 10
Weight (g) – 285
The wood is stable and dry (moisture content is less than 7%) and will not crack or warp in time. The bowl has been turned from wet wood in several stages and allowed to dry naturally giving it a rippled undulating surface.
The bowl has been finished with few coats of clear, non-toxic, non-rancid forming food grade mineral oil to give it a natural low gloss polish, food safety and durability. It brings out the natural beauty of wood and does not mask the wood's beautiful grain.
It will not require further treatment or oiling in normal use but if the surface becomes matte over time, you can refresh it. Simply rub an oil or board cream / wax into it occasionally to maintain lustre.
NOT recommended for liquids, dark or red sauces and similar.
A minimal amount of care is needed to ensure its preservation. It is however hand wash only in warm soapy water and after that it must be dried with a dish towel (do not let it sit in water, do not use a scouring pad when washing the bowl as it will scratch the surface). Dishwashers get too hot and the bowl may crack (the bark is extremely sensitive). Also, it is not microwave safe.
It is sold as is so please check it retailer carefully. For any questions or additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Product code: 17.5-19 x 5.5-10 cm, Hand Turned Solid Live-edge Wild Cherry Wood Bowl retailer