NOVICA Handcarved Teak Wood Appetizer Bowl from Bali Brown Indonesia Tableware Serveware Dishes Natural Materials [1.7in H x 9.75in W x 7in D] 'Nature'S Course'

NOVICA works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer! About this item: Balinese artisan Rian Kusuma offers this charming slice of the forest to add to your kitchen. Carved by hand from teakwood in the shape of a mango, this appetizer bowl displays a beautiful natural grain.Food safeHand wash onlyHand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyNot for use in microwave ovenWood grain and color can vary slightly About our Artist: 'I'm Rian Kusuma. I was born in December of 1990 in Bali, where my father is an accomplished wood carver. He has always told me that we cannot obtain any success by doing nothing but, with efforts, nothing is impossible. Bali is an island rich in culture and arts of all kinds. But my father gave me the spirit to work in wood like he does. I'm married and we have a daughter. Being a father motivates me to seek more success in the workshop so I can give my wife and daughter a better life. My wife also helps me sell the tableware I create. Two other artisans collaborate with us. We work with teak and coconut woods using only manual tools. The finishing is done with beeswax to set off the beauty of the natural wood grain.'...