This bowl is crafted from a piece of Tōtara I’ve held onto for years, and I couldn’t have been more pleased when I cut into it and saw the rich depth of the grain. The flatter shape of the bowl still offers a nice depth, but the step adds a sense of lightness, making it appear almost as though it’s floating.
The way light interacts with this grain is stunning—the depth of color really comes alive when the light hits it just right. Especially along the sides, where the end grain absorbs more light, giving the timber a darker, richer tone that contrasts beautifully with the rest of the bowl.
Handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by Courtney Petley
Measurements
- Width and Length: 140mm
- Height: 55mm, inc. 3mm step
- Bowl Diameter: 119mm
- Bowl Depth: 45mm
Care
To care for your bowl hand wash in warm soapy water, do not put your bowl in the dishwasher or leave soaking in water. Keep out of direct sunlight.
All wide lip bowls have been finished with food safe New Zealand made beeswax. If you would like to refinish your bowl you can use our Spoon Oil, or a Coconut Oil. Using a cloth massage in about 1/2 tsp oil, let the bowl sit, then buff off with a dry cloth.
About
Goods are made using both responsibly sourced, and reclaimed native New Zealand timbers, and donated off-cuts.
Each item is individually hand made in Auckland, New Zealand by Courtney Petley, and is completely unique in form and grain. Each piece is one of a kind.
Any and all impurities, cracks, knots, or nail holes in the timber are a sign of the natural material it is, and it's previous use. I consider these markings a thing of beauty, and I have preserved and included these purposely to celebrate and honour the history, age, and natural beauty of the timber. Some larger cracks have been secured with food safe adhesive, and/or a butterfly joint.