Handmade with love by the local artisan family in Bali, embracing the traditional art of wood carving. A sustainable option, these wood salad servers are visually appealing and high in utility.
- Long wooden salad servers with mother of pearl handles
- Made of sustainably harvested palm wood
- Sold as a set of a salad serving spoon and a fork
- Measures 14" long x 2.75" wide (Each)
- Hand wash only
- Made in Bali
Beauty isn't perfect; it's authentic. This piece is artistically created by hand, where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations, which are true characteristics of this craft.
design: A hand-carved salad spoon and fork with deep, richly grained palm wood bowls and tines, joined to slender handles inlaid with polished mother of pearl and finished in a dark wood grip.
size: 14" long x 2.75" wide (each piece)
material: Sustainably harvested palm wood, mother of pearl inlay
features: Hand-carved by artisans, mother of pearl inlaid handles, matching spoon and fork set, sustainably sourced palm wood, one-of-a-kind grain and shell patterning
care: Hand wash and dry promptly to protect the wood and preserve the shell inlay.
disclaimer: Each piece is hand-carved from natural palm wood and inlaid by hand, so grain pattern and mother of pearl coloring will vary slightly from piece to piece.
Meaning & Intention
In Bali, wood carving is a craft passed down through generations, and a piece like this carries the hand of the maker in every curve of the bowl and every notch of the fork. Palm wood in particular is valued for what it represents as much as how it looks: a tree that gives generously throughout its life, its grain telling the story of years of steady growth.
Mother of pearl has long been associated with purity, protection, and calm - a material formed slowly, in layers, inside a living shell. Set against the dark grain of the wood, it brings a quiet shimmer to the everyday act of serving food, a small reminder that beauty often lives inside function.
Together, wood and shell speak to balance - grounded and luminous, earthy and refined. Used at the table, they turn a simple task into something closer to an offering: food served with care, from hands that made the tool with care.
Salad servers are among the most-touched pieces in a kitchen, and choosing ones that are handmade changes the feel of an ordinary meal. Reaching for this set to toss greens for a weeknight dinner or to serve a table full of guests becomes a small, grounding ritual - a moment to notice craftsmanship in something as simple as passing a bowl.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Home cooks and hosts who want handcrafted, meaningful pieces at the table
- Purpose: Serving salads and greens, everyday dining, entertaining and hosting, gifting for housewarmings or weddings
- Suggested Mantra: Nourish, gather, give thanks
- Intention: Gratitude, Nourishment, Connection
- Gemstone: Mother of Pearl
Mother of pearl forms slowly inside living shells, built layer upon layer for protection - which is likely why it has long been linked to calm, clarity, and quiet resilience. Its soft, shifting luster catches light differently from every angle, a natural reminder that strength and gentleness aren't opposites.
Questions & Guidance
Is this set sold as a spoon and fork together?
Yes, this listing includes one salad serving spoon and one matching serving fork.
Can these salad servers go in the dishwasher?
No, they should be hand washed only to protect the palm wood and the mother of pearl inlay, then dried promptly.
Will my set look exactly like the photo?
Each piece is hand-carved and hand-inlaid, so wood grain and shell coloring vary slightly from piece to piece - part of what makes it one of a kind.
What is the handle made from?
The handles are inlaid with genuine mother of pearl set against palm wood, hand-finished by artisans in Bali.
Is palm wood a sustainable material?
Yes, the palm wood used is sustainably harvested, making this a thoughtful choice for an eco-conscious kitchen.
