Any chef worth their salt tastes thier food! This useful tasting spoon is hand-carved from reclaimed wood and is a must-have for any home cook. Finished with food-safe raw tung oil, each spoon is durable and protected against the elements.
Handmade and Fair Trade
Care Instructions: Hand-wash with soap and warm water. Apply food grade oil such as tung oil or mineral oil to dry utensils periodically to maintain moisture, color and longevity.
Certified Sustainable Wood
Overall, approx. 10 1/4" L Spoon is approx. 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" Due to the handmade nature, measurements will vary
Handcrafted by Diego, a local carpenter who livines in a small town on the coast of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. He, his wife Raquel, and their nephew Pedro hand-carve beautiful wood kitchen servers from reclaimed wood for sustainable, living wage.
About UPAVIM:
UPAVIM is an ethical line of handmade goods including home, baby, and accessories. All the products are handmade by a self-run women's cooperative in the outskirts of Guatemala City. At UPAVIM we believe that when women are economically empowered, families thrive and communities are safer. Through our income generating projects, the women of UPAVIM are able to not only support themselves and their families, but also to support their community. For over 28 years, UPAVIM has worked with and within the community of La Esperanza to develop programs for the community’s benefit. Who works for, manages, and develops these programs? The women of La Esperanza and surrounding communities.