NOVICA Brown Hand Carved Teak Wood Serving Tray, 'Blessed Forest'

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About this item: The perfect piece for serving snacks and hors d'oeuvres, this rectangular tray is hand-carved from teakwood. Indonesia's Putu Muliawan designs it with a natural finish, allowing the light and dark patterns of the wood to decorate this piece.

- Dry completely
- Food safe
- Hand wash in warm water
- Wood grain and color can vary slightly

About our Artist: 'My name is Putu Muliawan and I was born in Bali in 1986, the youngest of five siblings. As a child, I would help my parents around our family farm. My friends describe me as a diligent and honest man. I'm married and have a son. He gives me more spirit to fight and inspires me to work harder so I can give him a better future. My hometown, located on northern coast, is known for weaving palm leaves. I helped my uncle weave table runners, place mats, coasters, bags and many more items. I used my earnings for my school tuition and to buy food. After graduating from high school, I started my own workshop and sold weavings for more than 11 years. Today, woven tableware is not as popular anymore soI decided to begin creating wooden dishes. Together with four assistants, I craft tableware in sono, teak and sawo woods, which are food-safe. They are sanded or simply coated with olive or coconut oil to enhance the natural wood grain.'