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Hand Carved Gather Spoon

From $16.00

Designed for everyday meals and beautiful enough to bring to your next gathering, the Gather Spoon is comfortable, substantial, and made to live on your table. Choose the short handle for side dishes or the long handle for larger serving bowls. A beautiful hostess gift, too.

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Handcrafted
Sustainably Made
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Handcrafted Details
  • Hand-carved from natural Acacia wood
  • Finished with an all-natural beeswax polish
  • Available in two sizes:
  • Short Handle: 8.7" long x 3.7" wide
  • Long Handle: 11.8" long x 3.7" wide
  • Each spoon is unique, with natural variations in wood grain and color
  • Includes artisan tagβ€”connect with the maker
The Craft Behind the Product

The rhythmic tap of a carving tool echoes through a small workshop in rural Rwanda. A craftsman steadies a piece of locally sourced wood, shaping it one cut at a time. There are no machines rushing the process, only simple tools, skilled hands, and careful attention to detail.

Each piece begins with wood carefully chosen for its quality and natural character. As the craftsman works, he follows the grain of the wood, allowing its unique patterns and textures to guide the design. Slowly, the shape begins to emerge.

From kitchen utensils to ornaments, bookends, and decorative pieces, every carving is shaped, refined, and smoothed entirely by hand. No two pieces are exactly alike because no two pieces of wood are the same.

The final step is an all-natural beeswax polish made by Beeutiful Creations, adding a soft protective layer while enhancing the wood’s natural beauty. This careful finishing process prepares each piece to be used, displayed, and treasured for years to come.

Behind every carved piece is a skilled craftsman whose patience, precision, and creativity transform a simple piece of wood into something meaningful for the home.

Style Tips

Use the Short Handle for rice, vegetables, and side dishes. The Long Handle is ideal for pasta, salads, mashed potatoes, and larger serving dishes. Designed for everyday use but beautiful enough to leave on the table when you're gathering with family and friends.

The Gather Spoon also makes a thoughtful hostess gift for anyone who loves to cook, entertain, or bring beauty into the everyday.

Care

Hand wash with mild soap and warm water. Do not soak. Avoid bleach and the dishwasher.

Each piece is unique; slight variations in shape, color, and wood grain are expected and part of its handmade character.

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