Petite Olive Wood Scoop Set

Meet the Carvers of the Kamba Tribe who reside in Machakos, Kenya. The economically disadvantaged group continues the tradition of wood and bone carving that has been a part of the tribe for generations. They are paid fair wages for these beautiful pieces that support their families and community. There is a large population of orphans within the tribe and as a community, they support the children. The craftspeople are educated on the need for reforestation to honor the land and plant seeds in the rainy season. This will create a sustainable income for future generations to come.

Artfully carved from a single piece of olive wood using simple hand tools by Kenyan artisans. The craftsmanship showcases the beautiful natural wood-grain and is accented with batiked bone inlay. No two are alike; variations are to be appreciated and enjoyed by the consumer. These petite scoops are great for serving nuts, appetizer, candies and more. Product Features: Measures Approximately 3.5-4 inches long; bowl is around 1.25 inches diameter. Sizes will vary slightly due to the hand-carved nature of each piece. Hand wash and air dry. Socially responsible goods that is empowering to consumers to purchase according to their values and help alleviate poverty. Fair trade is so much more than a product assortment. It's about safe workplaces, fair wages + community investment. Made from sustainably sourced wood. Story Behind the Art: Each piece of olive wood is carved using rudimentary tools, giving the bowl unique marks left by the hand of the artisan. The bone accent is crafted using the batik process which is an age old art used in Africa. The patterns are applied by placing wax on the white bone and dipping the bone into a dark brown/black dye, resulting in the beautiful African mud cloth designs. Note: Because these are made by hand using rudimentary hand tools, no two are identical and variations are to be appreciated and enjoyed by the consumer. Sizes will vary from piece to piece. Batik designs will vary. Each is a piece of art.