This piece of Mataī is incredibly golden, with a beautiful pearly luster running through the grain. The linear pattern along the outer edges is striking, and when it comes to the bowl it naturally forms a bullseye effect where the grain converges into a series of rings.
It’s been rewarding to finally work with this timber after holding onto it for so long. It’s always exciting to see how the wood reveals its character once it’s shaped and finished.
Handmade in Auckland, New Zealand by Courtney Petley.
Measurements
- Width and Length: 145mm
- Height: 62mm, inc. 3mm step
- Bowl Diameter: 120mm
- 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.
