crafted in Tunesia
by small olive wood workshops
made of olive wood (sustainably sourced)
dimensions 13,5cm
Did you know that olive trees can live for hundreds of years and take a long time to grow? When the trees eventually no longer bear the delicious olives, the wood becomes a sustainable material. With great respect for the environment, this age old olive wood is laid to dry. A patient and meticulous process to create an original and durable product. Olive trees are the most symbolic trees of the Mediterranean and represent purity and wisdom. Tunisian craftsmen have understood this and preserved this savoir-faire, taking good care of these more than hundred-year-old trees and shaping the finest products. The hand-carving of the sun-dried wood follows the veins of the tree; there is nothing more pure. The olive wood of VAN VERRE comes from a conservation program managed by the Tunisian government; for every olive tree that is cut, a new one is planted. This way, no harm is done to the amazing heritage of the Tunisian olive groves, and you can see this when you travel through the Tunisian landscape.
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Our olive wooden items are made in small quantities and each piece is unique, which makes them extra special.
This spoon is perfect for sugar or for serving a tasty salsa or tapenade.
