Handmade Norfolk pine wood bowl, Decorated with precious turquoise gemstone inlay, Hand-carved in Hawaii by artist Llosh Winne

Artisanal Norfolk Pine wood bowl, Handmade in Hawaii by artist Llosh Winne, Finely decorated with turquoise gemstone, Polished with organic linseed oil and beeswax, making this bowl food safe, Perfect for a salad bowl, wedding gift or home décor art piece Norfolk pine trees grow in a ringed fashion, giving the wood a unique knot pattern. In traditional Japanese kintsugi style, cracks and openings in the wood are colorfully decorated with fine turquoise gemstone inlay. As a philosophy, Japanese kintsugi treats breakage and repair as an honorable and beautiful part of the history of an object that strengthens and enhances, rather than diminishes. More than just an art form, kintsugi teaches us that the “flaws” in wood art are what make each piece unique and valuable, just as challenges add character and strengthen us as humans. This bowl is highly valued because of the fiery patterns the artist uncovered in the wood, as well as the thinness of the bowl, an extremely difficult task only achieved by the most highly skilled bowl turners who are able to turn the bowl thin enough, without breaking the bowl. This bowl is a timeless, forever home décor item to be cherished for generations. Wood is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-microbial, making this a perfect choice for salad and other food items. Similar to cast-iron pans, wood bowls preserve flavor. In fact, in European counties such as France and Italy, wooden bowls are seasoned with garlic and olive oil before serving with salad, a little European food secret. These reasons make wood bowls a perfect, healthy, delicious option for serving salads. Our handmade wooden bowls are family heirlooms which will last for generations when taken care of properly. Each bowl purchase comes with all-natural beeswax and care instructions included as our gift to you to help maintain the heath and longevity of your bowl. We also have a lifetime guarantee on our bowls, so if anything cracks or breaks, send it back to us and we will repair it for you free of charge. We understand our wooden bowls are investments, and we strive to have the highest quality customer service. Mahalo for purchasing a bowl from us. We hope you love it. May it bring joy, beauty, and aloha to your home. 9.75 inches diameter by 5.25 inches tall