Hand-Carved Branch Ladle [Zelkova-B] - Sold out New - May/June 2025

Hand-Carved Branch Ladle [Zelkova-B] - Sold out New - May/June 2025This Branch Carved Ladle is made from a thick, sturdy section of a Japanese zelkova (keyaki) tree branch and features a deep bowl, ideal for serving soups and stews. The naturally angled, organic form of the branch makes it comfortable to scoop and serve. Handcrafted by Ibuki Kaiyama, who envisions a sustainable relationship with the forest, each spoon is shaped to honor the natural character of the wood. Distortions, curves, and knots are embraced as

Dimensions: 8

[Size #7] 31

gentle to earth and to humans

microwave or to store in fridge as natural wood can cause warping or cracking with extreme change of temperature

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A beautiful addition to your tableware and a perfect gift for culinary enthusiasts

creating rich texture and depth that highlight the intricacy of the traditional technique

it can be used worry-free for years

the last surviving artisan

Subtly incorporated into the weft are small looped yarns

showing traces of its previous use