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 capiz handles
- Made of sustainably harvested Durian wood
- Sold as a set of 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 matched salad spoon and fork hand-carved from a single piece of rich, dark-grained wood, each with a rounded bowl or gently tined head that tapers into a slim handle wrapped in warm, honey-yellow capiz shell and finished with a smooth, rounded tip.
size: 14" long x 2.75" wide (each)
material: Sustainably harvested Durian wood with a capiz shell inlay on the handles.
features: hand-carved by Balinese artisans, capiz shell handle inlay, sustainably harvested wood, sold as a matched spoon-and-fork set, one-of-a-kind grain in every piece
care: Hand wash only and dry promptly to protect the wood grain and shell inlay.
disclaimer: As a handmade piece of natural wood and shell, slight variations in grain, tone, and shape are normal and part of its character.
Meaning & Intention
In Bali, wood carving is more than a trade — it is a practiced form of devotion, passed from one generation of artisans to the next. Each stroke of the knife draws out what the wood already holds, and a simple pair of salad servers becomes a small record of the hands that shaped it.
Capiz shell, harvested from the windowpane oyster along Southeast Asian shores, has long been valued for the way it holds and softens light. Set against the deep, grounded tone of Durian wood, the pale shell handle creates a quiet dialogue between land and sea, earth and light — a small reminder that different elements can meet in balance rather than contrast.
Serving a meal by hand, with a piece made by hand, carries its own meaning. It turns the simple act of passing food around a table into a gesture of care, echoing the Balinese sense that daily life, however ordinary, is worth doing with attention and grace.
Reaching for these servers at dinner turns a routine salad into a small ritual — a moment to notice good craftsmanship, sustainable material, and the intention behind a shared meal, rather than rushing past it.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Hosts and home cooks who want their everyday table to reflect thoughtful, handmade craftsmanship
- Purpose: serving salads and grain bowls, everyday family meals, entertaining guests, gifting for weddings and housewarmings
- Suggested Mantra: Nourish, gather, give thanks
- Intention: Gratitude, Togetherness, Abundance
Questions & Guidance
What is capiz shell?
Capiz shell comes from the windowpane oyster found in Southeast Asian coastal waters and is prized for its warm, translucent glow — here it's used as a handle accent on each server.
What wood are these servers made from?
Each piece is hand-carved from sustainably harvested Durian wood, giving every server its own natural grain pattern.
How do I care for my salad servers?
Wash by hand with mild soap and dry immediately; avoid soaking, dishwashers, and prolonged water exposure to protect the wood and shell.
Are the servers food safe to use?
Yes, they're designed for everyday serving use — just avoid submerging them in water for extended periods.
Will my set look exactly like the photo?
Because each piece is hand-carved and hand-finished by artisans in Bali, slight variations in grain and shape are expected and part of its handmade charm.
