Berard Giant Olive Wood Bowl – Waxed – 48cm

Description

From Berard France, this Giant Olivewood Bowl is eye-catching. It is perfect as a large fruit bowl or a unique decorative piece. It is handmade using traditional methods and the highest quality of olive wood. Olive wood is from the Mediterranean and is strong, heavy and dense. It features rich, earthy-brown streaks flowing with the lighter blond tones of the sapwood and is known for the lustrous sheen it takes on with polishing.

Olive trees are only cut down when they do not carry any fruit for long periods of time. This is a good example of a sustainable cycle in the production of natural products. Olivewood is recognised as a premium material for cooking utensils because of its high durability, hygienic properties, and beautiful irregular grain and knots.

Each Berard piece varies with natural imperfections and differences that are characteristic of hand-crafted wood products. This bowl in particular is a commissioned piece and a one off.

Since 1892, Berard France has been designing and handcrafting exquisite wooden kitchen accessories. Marius Berard started the family business working with local loggers to acquire the wood species he needed to design these beautiful wooden kitchen tools. Located in the Drome Provence, in the south-eastern part of France, the quality of Berard products are the result of century know-how, where master artisans use traditional methods and shapes. These materials are then celebrated in the kitchen pieces Berard France creates. While also devoting himself to environmental sustainability by using 100% of the woods he sources, most of the work for Berard France is also done locally. Each piece is carefully handcrafted to meet Brards high standard of quality. Made in Albania from the finest olive wood, these handcrafted utensils offer original beauty (no two are identical) and exceptional convenience in the kitchen.

Hand wash in lukewarm water without soap, dry vertically and do not soak. Apply vegetable oil or Berard France Wood Cream to preserve the wood.